Kenya will license more private investors in geothermal power generation to accelerate realisation of the 5,000 megawatts additional electricity to the national grid. Energy Cabinet secretary Charles Keter yesterday said the government is targeting capital from Independent Power Producers with a focus on geothermal projects. The country is running behind itsMarch 2016 target for the additional power. The move is expected to open avenues for investments in geothermal energy which according to the World Bank, could cost Kenya an estimated $9 billion (Sh907.5 billion) to increase capacity in the next 20 years.

Source: The Star May 23, 2016 21:21 UTC