Energy Trilemma: Kenya''s Ambition Meets Hard Math
While KenGen''s BESS project shows how storage can help with reliability, a country aiming to run entirely on renewable energy by
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), has been designated to be the Implementing Agency for the Kenyan Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which is part of the Kenya Green and Resilient Expansion of Energy (GREEN) program, funded by the World Bank.
This Policy encompasses all aspects of Kenya's energy sector, including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution; energy access, renewable energy resources, bioenergy and clean cooking solutions; energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
As Kenya progresses towards achieving sustainable and inclusive development, energy remains a key driver for economic growth. The National Energy Policy 2025–2034 is therefore a tool in spearheading our country's vision of equitable energy transition, focusing on innovation, resilience, and sustainability to meet the needs of all Kenyans.
Kenya's installed electricity capacity was 3,299.8 MW as of December 2024, composed of 29% geothermal, 30% hydro, 13.4% wind, 6.5% solar, and 18.7% thermal. The country's energy potential is vast, with significant opportunities in geothermal, wind, solar, and bioenergy, as well as emerging areas such as green hydrogen and energy storage systems.
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