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Kenya Power to Cut Electricity Cost by Switching to Solar
Kenya Power engineers carry out repairs at a power sub-station in Mombasa County in 2018
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Kenya Power plans on cutting the cost of electricity bills in the country by replacing its thermal power stations with solar and wind electricity generating machines. This will see the electricity distribution company switch from fuel-powered engines.
The company had on January 2, said that the move will reduce the effect of fuel on power consumer s bills. Electricity bills are based on foreign exchange fluctuation, hydropower levies and fuel charges.
Kenyans are expected to pay record-high electricity bills for the period between January 15 and February 15 after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) adjusted electricity tariffs, charges, prices and rates on Friday, January 15.
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Kipeto wind farm – Kenya’s second-largest wind power project – is now connected to the national grid.
Kipeto Energy Plc (KEP) linked the plant to the grid – operated by Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) – at the Isinya Substation via a 17-km, 220KV high voltage transmission line.
The 100MW wind farm, which is expected to start generating power next week, comprises 60 wind turbines with a respective capacity of 1.7MW. The turbines will be activated in stages to allow for a steady ramp-up process and commercial testing, which is expected to be completed within the next few months.
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