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Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is supporting the construction of a 42 MWp solar power plant in Kenya. This project, led by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), aims to diversify the country's energy mix in the face of climate challenges.
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Kenya continues to diversify its energy mix with the construction of a new solar photovoltaic power plant near the Seven Forks hydroelectric complex.
The project is financed by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and managed by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen).
The main objective is to alleviate the frequent droughts that affect hydroelectric production in this region.

Objectives and Financing

The 42.5 MWp solar power plant aims to stabilize electricity costs for Kenyans.
The exact amount of AFD’s contribution has not yet been disclosed, but the project is essential to reduce dependence on hydroelectricity, particularly in times of drought.
By producing solar energy during the day, the plant will save water from dams for the production of electricity at night.

Environmental Impact and Franco-Kenyan Partnership

This project is part of the fight against climate change.
Bertrand Willocquet, Director of AFD in Kenya, underlines France’s commitment to working with Kenya in the deployment of renewable energies.
Kenya, already a pioneer with sites such as the Olkaria geothermal field, continues to demonstrate its leadership in energy transition.

Regional context

The Seven Forks region, located high up on the Tana River, is home to five major hydroelectric dams: Masinga, Kamburu, Gitaru, Kindaruma and Kiambere, with a combined capacity of 600 MW.
Water from the Tana flows through these dams in succession, using the head created by each dam to generate electricity.

Perspectives and challenges

The addition of this solar power plant to the Seven Forks region strengthens Kenya’s resilience in the face of climate challenges, while increasing the share of renewable energies in the national energy mix.
This project illustrates the importance of international partnerships in the fight against climate change and the promotion of sustainable energy solutions.
This initiative represents a significant step towards a more stable and sustainable energy future for Kenya, while strengthening the ties of cooperation between France and Kenya in the field of renewable energies.

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