Kenya Power Decries Downside of Increased Solar, Wind Power Supply
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Kenya Power calls for more reliable power as solar and wind grow
Kenya Power Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr (Eng) Joseph Siror has called for increased investment in baseload generation to support the growing contribution of solar and wind power to the national grid. Dr. Siror said Kenya must expand reliable generation capacity to manage fluctuations in electricity output from variable renewable energy (VRE) sources
Kenya faces an energy paradox: the more it accelerates its transition to renewables, the more it needs to invest to ensure the stability of its electricity grid. With nearly 90% of its generation of electricity from renewable sources, the country is already one of the African leaders in this field. But the rise of solar and wind energy, whose production varies according to the sun and wind, is beginning to radically change the way the grid needs…
Otti Seeks Sustainable Power Supply After Days of Blackout in Aba — Akelicious
Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has commended the management of Geometric Power for restoring electricity supply in Aba after several days of outage. The Governor gave the commendation on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while receiving the management of Geometric Power led by its Chairman, Prof. Barth Nnaji, in his office. Governor Otti acknowledged the impact of the blackout on residents and businesses in Aba and its environs…
Kenya Power eyes additional 331MW this year to stabilize supply
Kenya Power is betting on additional power this year from baseload power plants to strengthen national grid stability which is being affected by increasing use of unstable energy source like solar and wind. According to Kenya Power Managing Director Dr Joseph Siror, Variable Renewable Energy (VREs) sources currently make up 21pc of the country’s total installed capacity of 3,213 megawatts which is above recommended capacity of 15%. Among the 13 …
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