World Bank to fund Kenya Power to boost electricity generation, days after national outage
Kenya Power explores solar generation to boost power generation in a deal with the World Bank
Kenya Power explores solar generation to boost power generation in a deal with the World Bank.
Kenya Power has taken steps to ensure that the nation has more solar power facilities in order to cut electricity costs and utilize the country’s readily available renewable energy sources.
According to a statement from Kenya Power dated Tuesday, August 29, the World Bank, would provide funding for the projects.
“The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project for Underserved Counties, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for the Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic Generation Plants with Associated Power Distribution Network (Mini-Grids)” read part of the statement.
Kenya Power, however did not divulge further details of the agreement, including the amount of money and the period of the funding.
The Mini-grids will be set up at Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Narok, Kilifi, and Kwale counties.
Kenya Power, therefore, called upon competent individuals to design, supply, install, and commission Solar Photovoltaic Generation Plants countrywide.
All potential bidders must have seven years of experience in solar operation and maintenance.
The power company explained that all bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Procurement using a request for bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrower’.
All relevant information on the bids can be obtained from the official website kplc.co.ke.
KUCCPS opens application portal for placement to Open University of Kenya; REQUIREMENTS
Ruto goes after Raila over claim 2010 constitution is a product of demonstrations
US chooses Kenya as a launchpad for regional expansion (Intellimedia Networks)
Germany launch opportunity card to attract foreign workers; Qualifications
The plan to switch to Solar energy comes days after the country experienced a nationwide power outage that lasted for more than 15 hours.
Kenya targets installing 600 Megawatt (MW) solar power generation capacity by 2023. Currently, Kenya has several power plants, including the Garissa Solar Project, Malindi Solar Plant, and Rumuruti Solar Project, among others.
According to the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), Garissa Solar Plant is the largest grid-connected solar power plant in East & Central Africa.
This plant contributes at least 2 per cent of the country’s energy, helping to lower the cost of electricity.
Besides, solar power, Kenya has invested heavily in wind power to guarantee renewable energy in the country.
The Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) is one of Africa’s largest wind power plants.
Also read,
Azimio condemns Ruto over death threats to investors
‘Mathe Wa Ngara’ raises concern over whereabouts of Ksh 13.4 million seized by police
EU selects Kenya for Ksh23 trillion fuel pilot project
Late Nobel Laureate, Wangari Mathai honoured with, Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies
Follow us
