KenGen eyes floating solar plants in three hydropower dams

Kiambere Dam in Embu County. FILE PHOTO | NMG

State-owned Kenya Electricity Generating Company #ticker:KENGEN (KenGen) is mulling a floating solar energy installation in three of its key hydropower dams, which experts say is a cheaper option for renewable energy than land-based solar farms.

Norwegian firm Multiconsult said it will conduct a pre-feasibility study for floating solar PV (F-PV) potential on Kamburu, Kiambere and Turkwell reservoirs.

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