Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced plans to expand its renewable energy capacity by adding a 42.5 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the Seven Forks area.
The project, expected to span 28 months, marks a significant step in Kenya’s efforts to enhance energy sustainability and bolster its green energy deployment.
This initiative, the first solar project of its kind for KenGen, will be integrated into the existing hydroelectric infrastructure in Seven Forks, aiming to reduce electricity costs and conserve water resources during drought periods.
Implemented in collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD), the project aligns with Kenya’s goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
The signing ceremony saw the participation of key figures including Principal Secretary for the State Department for Energy Alex Wachira, KenGen Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga, French Ambassador to Kenya HE Arnaud Suquet, and AFD Country Director Bertrand Willocquet.
PS Wachira and Eng. Njenga emphasized the project’s potential to provide affordable, reliable, and clean energy, along with its positive impacts on employment and community engagement.
