Eyes on ERC as wind surpasses diesel electricity

A Turkana herdsboy near turbines at the Lake Turkana Wind Power project in Loiyangalani. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The Lake Turkana wind plant’s electricity injection into the national grid has surpassed averages of 300 megawatts on some days, overtaking thermal generators’ contribution to the overall energy mix.

The increased cheap and clean energy, previously at below two percent of total generation, turns focus on the energy sector regulator to pass the benefits to consumers through lower electricity bills.

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