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Hydroelectric power in Kenya

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Hydroelectric power in Kenya

Hydroelectric power in Kenya currently accounts for about 49% of installed capacity, which is about 761MW. However, the Kenyan Government is strongly pushing for a shift to other alternative resources of electricity generation. By 2030 hydro power will only account for 5% of total capacity at 1,039 MW.

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Hydro-electric power stations in Kenya

See main article: List of hydro-electric power stations in Kenya

Seven Forks Scheme

The scheme generates almost all of Kenya's Hydro-electric power. It generates approximately 530 MW of power. It includes

  • Masinga Power Station
  • Gitaru Power Station
  • Kamburu Power Station
  • Kindaruma Power Station
  • Kiambere Power Station
    • Planned
  • Grand Falls
  • Mutonga
  • Sang’oro Hydro
  • Kindaruma 3rd Unit & Upgrading Unit 1&2

    • Gitaru Power Station

    Gitaru Power Station is the biggest station in terms of installed and effective capacity. It can produce 222 MW and was commissioned in 1978 (145 MW) and 1999 (80 MW). Gitaru is the biggest power station in Kenya in terms of installed capacity. It is one of the stations included in the Seven Forks Scheme.

    References

    Hydroelectric power in Kenya Wikipedia
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