POWERELEC welcomes you to Kenya – A leader in renewable power. 92% of Kenya’s power generation is from renewables.
Riding on the massive success of Powerelec Nigeria and Powerelec Ghana which saw significant participation from the stakeholders, Powerelec has announced dates for the annual trade show in Kenya. The largest international Trade show is curated exclusively for the power, renewables and electrical segment. It will be hosted in Nairobi from 4 -6 October 2023.
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Powerelec, which makes its debut in Kenya, will give domestic enterprises access to international organizations, suppliers, investors, technology experts, and EPC companies. The show will be a perfect platform for all international and national players to forge partnerships and sign business deals.
Powerelec Kenya is an integrated platform for all the stakeholders in the power sector to network and display products (in power generation, electronics, electrical, services and technology), exchange ideas and understand trends, under one roof. The show will benefit not only Kenya but the entire East African market segment, is expected to have country pavilions from India, Korea, Turkey, Egypt, among others.
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Geothermal
Kenya is the eighth largest geothermal producer in the world. Geothermal will remain the most significant source with an estimated potential of 10,000 MW, but it is relatively unexploited with a current installed capacity of 863 MW. However, the trend is changing, and various projects are currently underway by both the public and private sector that can realize over 1,100 MW capacity.
Solar
Kenya has a high potential for solar power. The government plans to increase the solar energy generation capacity to 600 MW by 2030. The estimated solar potential in Kenya is almost 15,000 MW
Transmission
Kenya experiences approximately 16% system loss of generated power due to aging transmission and distribution networks. To address this, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) is constructing 4,500 kms of new lines. Kenya will also see the high voltage 400kV and 500kV DC lines, and three major regional inter-connectors to Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania. KETRACO is planning an additional 4,200 kms lines to further strengthen the grid.
Distribution
Kenya Power (KP) is currently the sole distribution company operating both grid and off-grid. KP has been assisted in this effort by Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). REREC’s mandate was to accelerate rural electrification, and since inception in 2006, it has helped move rural electrification from 4% to 32% of rural households.
Geothermal
Kenya is the eighth largest geothermal producer in the world. Geothermal will remain the most significant source with an estimated potential of 10,000 MW, but it is relatively unexploited with a current installed capacity of 863 MW. However, the trend is changing, and various projects are currently underway by both the public and private sector that can realize over 1,100 MW capacity.
Solar
Kenya has a high potential for solar power. The government plans to increase the solar energy generation capacity to 600 MW by 2030. The estimated solar potential in Kenya is almost 15,000 MW
Transmission
Kenya experiences approximately 16% system loss of generated power due to aging transmission and distribution networks. To address this, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) is constructing 4,500 kms of new lines. Kenya will also see the high voltage 400kV and 500kV DC lines, and three major regional inter-connectors to Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania. KETRACO is planning an additional 4,200 kms lines to further strengthen the grid.
Distribution
Kenya Power (KP) is currently the sole distribution company operating both grid and off-grid. KP has been assisted in this effort by Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). REREC’s mandate was to accelerate rural electrification, and since inception in 2006, it has helped move rural electrification from 4% to 32% of rural households.
