The 35-MW geothermal energy plant of Sosian Vitality within the Menengai discipline in Kenya has formally began supplying electrical energy to the nationwide grid.
The 35-MW geothermal energy plant of Sosian Vitality within the Menengai geothermal discipline in Kenya has began supplying electrical energy to the nationwide grid. That is the primary of three energy plant deliberate for Menengai, which may have a mixed capability of 105 MW.
In accordance with Vitality and Petroleum Cupboard Secretary Davis Chirchir, electrical energy from the geothermal energy plant is being bought at a charge 6.9 US cents or about Sh9.6 per kWh. It is a aggressive worth and is predicted to assist displace costly energy producing capability largely from thermal crops. State-owned Geothermal Growth Firm (GDC) drilled the wells, constructed the steam gathering amenities, and is promoting the steam to the three corporations.
Sosian Vitality, via Sosian Menengai Geothermal Energy Ltd. (SMGPL), is considered one of three Impartial Energy Producers (IPPs) that have been awarded rights to construct and function geothermal energy crops in Menengai, Kenya.
Preliminary studies indicated that the Sosian geothermal energy plant was supposed to begin operations by the tip of 2022. Nevertheless, remaining preparations for the ability plant operation have been reported as of Might 2023.
Development of the second energy plant in Menengai by UK agency Globeleq formally kicked off in June 2023. Additionally with a goal put in capability of 35 MWW, this energy plant is predicted to begin operations by 2025.
Supply: The Customary Kenya