Solar with battery energy storage should be prioritised for grid power

Concept of a modern high-capacity battery energy storage system.

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Last week KenGen announced a 42 MW solar power plant plan, supported by battery energy storage. The project located on the Tana Seven Folks mirrors a similar solar plant that will twin Grand Falls hydro power complex further downstream.

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have become a preferred green energy solution across the world, with China, Europe and USA stepping up solar technology development and uptake.

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