KenGen has began the method for the development of the 80.3-MW Olkaria VII geothermal energy plant in Kenya as regulatory filings point out.
Regulatory filings have indicated that state-owned utility KenGen is planning to construct the Olkaria VII geothermal energy plant which can price an estimated Ksh 32 billion (approx. 248 million). The deliberate energy plant may have an put in capability of 80.3 MWe.
KenGen has up to now submitted an Environmental and Social Influence Evaluation for the proposed venture to Kenya’s Nationwide Setting Administration Authority (NEMA). The developer had thought-about seven potential areas in Olkaria for the brand new energy plant earlier than deciding on a spot near the southern boundary of the Hell’s Gate Nationwide Park. The corporate has allotted 19 manufacturing wells to provide steam to the longer term energy plant.
KenGen had beforehand initiated a name for proposals for a feasibility examine of the Olkaria VII energy plant again in 2022.
There are additionally different efforts being carried out concurrently to extend within the put in geothermal energy era capability of the Olkaria discipline. This consists of the rehabilitation and uprating of the Olkaria I energy plant and research on energy era from waste warmth in geothermal brine.
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