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Wind blows new life into KenGen power generation
Energy minister Kiraitu Murungi and Permanent Secretary Patrick Nyoike (right) point at a windmill as KenGen MD Eddy Njoroge (second left) and his KPLC counterpart Joseph Njoroge look on during the launch of the Ngong wind farm. Photo/FREDRICK ONYANGO
By STEVE MBOGO
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Posted Thursday, September 9 2010 at 00:00
Posted Thursday, September 9 2010 at 00:00
“We are banking on wind power and geothermal to increase the national output. These sources are able to mitigate against the rising cost of oil and are environmentally friendly. They are cheap to operate,” said Mr Njoroge.
The targets set by KenGen for wind power feed-in to the national grind could however change if private investors start their projects on set deadlines.
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