Kenya: Cheaper Geothermal Energy Helps Lower Electricity Bills

Kenya Power cuts use of expensive thermal after regulator’s warning (Business Daily Africa)

Kenya Power is using more of cheaper geothermal and hydro-generated power after the energy regulator warned it to cut reliance on expensive diesel generators, lowering consumer bills.

Data from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) shows that the share of costly thermal power dropped to 13.6 per cent last month from 18.6 per cent in July, translating to a cut back of 39.1 million units.

The share of geothermal power grew to 46 per cent from 43.5 per cent while hydropower was up 38.9 per cent from 37.6 per cent. The ERC last month faulted the heavy uptake of thermal electricity and directed Kenya Power to revert to a mix that would stop the cost surge.

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