Kenya to #MakeEnergyWork as it launches Africa’s largest wind farm
The wind farm sets the country closer to its goal of 100 percent renewable energy generation by 2030. #MakeEnergyWork is the official theme of the 2019 Africa Oil & Power Conference and Exhibition Kenya has launched Africa’s largest wind farm project in a bid to boost the country’s power generation capacity and reach its goal of 100 percent renewable energy generation by 2030. Set to contribute 310MW to the national grid, the $680 million privately-funded Lake Turkana Wind Power project will increase the country’s power supply by approximately 13 percent, reducing the country’s reliance on thermal generated electricity. During the inauguration ceremony on Friday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the launch of the project was a ‘monumental feat’ showcasing the country’s commitment to pursue clean sources of energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. “Kenya is without a doubt on course to being a global leader in renewable energy,” he said, adding that the country has “again rai