- A total of 113 mini-grids and standalone solar systems for 343 public facilities to be installed in underserved counties.
- The World Bank has financed the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project to a tune of USD 150 million.
- The project targets 14 counties that are currently underserved by the national grid.
Kenya’s President, William Ruto has witnessed the signing of 20 contracts between private contractors, Kenya Power and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation for the development of 113 solar-powered mini-grid worth KES 9.4 billion in 12 counties and 343 stand-alone solar systems for public schools, health facilities and administrative offices in 13 Counties worth KES 438 million.
The contracts will be executed as part of the USD 150 million World Bank-financed Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project for Underserved Counties (KOSAP).
KOSAP is a partnership between the Government of Kenya and the World Bank, implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya Power, and REREC. Its objective is to improve access to modern energy services to residents of Turkana, Marsabit, Samburu, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale, Narok, West Pokot and Taita Taveta counties.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
