KENYA – The Kenyan Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has embarked on the procurement process for consulting services in connection with a significant 42.5 MW solar undertaking.
This initiative is made possible through financial backing from France’s Agence Française de Développement (AFD) dedicated to the development and construction of this ambitious solar power project.
This state-owned utility envisions utilizing a portion of the allocated funds for consulting services, specifically aimed at overseeing and managing the 42.5 MWac Seven Forks solar photovoltaic (PV) power project.
Spanning an estimated 58 months, the project is slated to be situated in Embu County. KenGen is seeking consultancy support for a comprehensive review of project documentation throughout its lifecycle, as well as assistance in the initial selection (pre-qualification) of EPC contractors.
Moreover, KenGen anticipates the consultants playing a pivotal role in bid evaluation, pre-contract discussions, and the subsequent awarding of EPC contracts.
The selected consultant will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of design review and approval of EPC contractor’s design documentation and construction drawings, along with overseeing the construction and commissioning phases.
Interested parties are required to submit expressions of interest by the 21st of February, 2024, as stipulated in the tender documents.
The Seven Forks solar photovoltaic (PV) power project will be wholly owned by KenGen, with an anticipated electricity generation capacity of 97,219MWh upon completion.
This solar venture aligns with Kenya’s strategic objectives to diversify its energy portfolio and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
Currently, 92% of Kenya’s electricity mix comprises renewable sources, predominantly led by geothermal technology, complemented by wind, hydro, and solar energy.
According to the International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA), Kenya boasts an installed solar power capacity of 307MW.
In parallel developments, KenGen has recently unveiled plans for the development of the second-largest wind power plant in Kenya, boasting an initial capacity of 200 megawatts (MW).
This initiative is a pivotal component of the nation’s ambitious roadmap to fully transition to a green national grid by 2030, a report by Business Daily Africa states.
The power producer is in the advanced stages of consultations with local communities in Marsabit County for the necessary land acquisition for this multi-billion project, set to commence construction in 2026.
This wind farm is poised to become Kenya’s second-largest, following the Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) with a robust capacity of 310 MW.
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