Kenya:

Geothermal to Help Reduce Cost of Power (Daily Nation)

KenGen managing director Albert Mugo

Soon, Kenyans will begin enjoying the benefits of cheaper power thanks to the Olkaria IV 140 MW geothermal project, which will be commissioned by President Kenyatta later this week.

This project, alongside two new units at the Olkaria I power plant, will add 280 MW megawatts of electricity to the national grid.

Since geothermal is not subject to fluctuations in international oil prices, it offers a more affordable source of power in the long run. At US 7 cents per kilowatt hour, geothermal is far cheaper than diesel at US 22 cents. Moreover, it is highly available.

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