Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) has announced the generation of 1,481 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy in 2023, contributing significantly to Kenya’s national grid.
According to LTWP’s 2023 sustainability report, this production accounted for 11.04% of the country’s total electricity output. LTWP’s contribution has been instrumental in advancing Kenya’s shift towards renewable energy.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Max Schiff expressed his enthusiasm about the achievements, noting that the generated power helped avoid 605,428 tons of CO2 emissions, highlighting its critical role in reducing the nation’s carbon footprint.
“This report reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainable development. Our project not only delivers clean, renewable energy but also makes a positive impact on the local community by enhancing access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities,” Schiff stated.
Kenya has been actively pursuing renewable energy solutions to meet its growing power demands while addressing climate change.
In May, the government, in collaboration with the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, launched the Kenya Green Resilient Electricity System Programme. This initiative aims to support Kenya’s goal of achieving 100% clean energy generation by 2030 by providing crucial investments to expand green electricity production and improve grid stability and efficiency.
Currently, Kenya sources up to 91% of its energy from renewable sources, with geothermal accounting for 47%, hydro 30%, wind 12%, and solar 2%. According to the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), the country has the potential to increase its geothermal capacity to as much as 10,000 MW, far exceeding the current peak demand of approximately 2,000 MW.
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