Name of the Project
Kesses solar generation facility.
Location
Near Eldoret, in the Rift Valley region of Kenya.
Project Owner/s
Alten Kenya Solarfarms, a subsidiary of the Alten Group.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 40 MW solar farm.
All the output from Kesses will be sold to State-owned power utility Kenya Power and Lighting Company on a 20-year take-or-pay power purchase agreement.
Potential Job Creation
The project will create up to 400 construction jobs and 15 permanent jobs during operations.
Capital Expenditure
$87-million, including a loan from the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund for $35-million over a 15-year term.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction of the plant has started and is expected to be completed later this year.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Aten Group, email info@alten-energy.com.