WIND POWER PLANT

KENYA COMMENCES THE MERU WIND ENERGY PARK PROJECT

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KENYA COMMENCES THE MERU WIND ENERGY PARK PROJECT

Construction of wind power project kicks off in Meru. The wind power project is calculated to generate 80 Megawatts (MW), which will be enough to supply electricity to 200, 000 households as well as strengthen the local economy. According to Windlab ( a global renewable energy provider), the project will initiate opportunities to boost income as well as provide jobs for residents in Meru. The project is currently occupying about 2, 000 acres but plans to spot…

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US$2.5BN WIND PLANT CONSTRUCTION MOVED FROM KENYA TO TANZANIA

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US$2.5BN WIND PLANT CONSTRUCTION MOVED FROM KENYA TO TANZANIA

Swedish firm decides to move the 600mw wind power plant construction after kenya’s energy department cite lack of framework for renewable energy. VR Holding AB which is a Swedish firm has decided to move the 600mw wind farm construction from Kenya to Tanzania because the Ministry of Energy turned down the request citing lack of framework for renewable energy projects of that scale as well as low demand for electricity in the country. The project was turn…

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