Construction of wind power project kicks off in MeruThe construction of the Meru County Energy Park, an electrical power project, has kicked off.The renewable energy project is expected to generate 80 Megawatts (MW), enough to supply electricity to 200, 000 households and boost the local economy, said a senior official of the company undertaking the project. According to officials of Windlab, a global renewable energy provider, the project will generate economic activities to boost income for residents in Meru and provide additional clean power to the national grid and create jobs for locals. Besides providing additional clean power to the national grid, he said, the project will have many positive impacts on the Meru economy. Subscribe Now »Kaume said Athwana was chosen to host the project because the area has good wind resources, which are compatible with the solar resources. It is privately financed and Meru County will be a stakeholder, through the Meru County Investment and Development Corporation, said Persson.

Source: Standard Digital January 15, 2020 07:41 UTC