Japanese Project in Kenya: Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant

Located in Kenya’s Rift Valley Olkaria Geothermal Power PlantIt largely meets Kenya’s energy needs.

Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant, the first part of which was put into operation in 1981, has 6 episode By expanding to become a giant power plant, it has become a demonstration of Japan’s engineering genius.

It is known that significant investments were made during the expansion and growth process of the power plant with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and other international partners.

Project, Kenya Electricity Generation Company (KenGen) It is carried out by and supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

With new facilities such as Olkaria 6 planned in 2022 It is planned to further increase the capacity, This is expected to strengthen Kenya’s energy supply security and renewable energy targets.

For example, according to a recent news report, Kenya Electricity Generation Company PLC (KenGen) is planning to revive Kenya’s oldest geothermal power plant. a billion dollar contract By signing, it will increase the production capacity of the old power plant from 45 megawatts to 63 megawatts and plans to accelerate the country’s transition to green energy.

With this cooperation, Kenya’s by increasing energy supply It aims to contribute to the economic growth of the country.

The capacity of this constantly developing facility has reached 280 megawatts in total with the additional power plants built!

So much so that this capacity accounts for Kenya’s total energy production. a significant part It creates.

Power plant, underground using hot water and steam It produces electricity through electricity generation, and this process makes it possible to produce clean energy with minimal harm to the environment.

used in the construction of the power plant geothermal turbines and generatorsIt is described as the most efficient and durable equipment in the world.

Olkaria is not only Kenya’s but also of East Africa It is said to make a great contribution to energy production.

This huge project is Kenya’s to renewable energy sources It also reflects the importance it attaches to and its determination in combating climate change.

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