Name of the Project
Kipeto Wind Farm.
Location
The project is located about 50 km south of Nairobi, in Kipeto, Kenya.
Client
Kipeto Energy.
Project Description
The wind farm will comprise 60 wind turbine generators producing 102 MW.
It is expected that the project will generate 9 000 GWh of clean energy over its 20-year operational lifetime, the equivalent of removing 2.7-million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
$300-million.
Duration
The wind farm is expected to enter into operation in 2020.
Latest Developments
The project reached financial close in December 2018.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
General Electric (wind turbines).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Kipeto Energy, email info@kipetoenergy.co.ke.