global geothermal news: october, page-19

Kenya: Geothermal Key to Local Power Needs
Mwaniki Wahome
Nairobi

Kenya's huge potential in geothermal energy remains untapped even as the country grapples with high electricity costs.

Energy permanent secretary Patrick Nyoike told the National Energy Conference at Kenyatta International Conference Centre on Wednesday that geothermal power held the key to a rapid increase in power.


However, out of the estimated geothermal potential of 7000 MW, only 130 MW had been developed, at Olkaria geothermal field.

He said two power plants of 35 MW each were currently under construction and one of them is expected to be commissioned by the end of this month by an Independent Power Producer.