Monday, August 12, 2013

Kenya:

Kenyan Power Output to Hit 5,000 MW in 3 Years (Standard Digital)

The Kenyan government has announced an ambitious plan to increase power production in the country to 5,000 MWe in the next three years. Geothermal will be a big contributor.

According to the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Energy Davis Chirchir, plans were under way to achieve the target in 40 months.

Speaking after visiting Olkaria geothermal power plant in Naivasha, Mr Chirchir said geothermal as one area that was yet to be fully exploited.

“In fact our tour here at Olkaria is to assess how much of the 5,000 MWe will come from geothermal,” he said.

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