Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.06% is in Kenya. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Kenya, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. High Grand Falls
The High Grand Falls is a 700MW hydro power project located in Tharaka-Nithi, Kenya. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2031. The project is owned by Government of Kenya. Buy the profile here.
2. Magwagwa Multipurpose dam
Magwagwa Multipurpose dam is a 120MW hydro power project in Nyamira, Kenya. Xago Africa; Lake Basin Development Authority is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2031. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Xago Africa; Lake Basin Development Authority. Buy the profile here.
3. Kerio Valley
The 60MW Kerio Valley is located in Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya. It is owned by Kerio Valley Development Authority. The hydro project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2028. Itinera; Cooperativa Muratori & Cementisti C.M.C di Ravenna is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Embobut Multipurpose Dam
The Embobut Multipurpose Dam is a 45MW hydro power project. It is planned in Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Kerio Valley Development Authority; Itinera. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2026. Kerio Valley Development Authority; Itinera is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Munyu Multipurpose Dam & Power Project
The 40MW hydro project, Munyu Multipurpose Dam & Power Project is expected to get commissioned by 2027. It is being developed by Tana & Athi Rivers Development Authority. The project is currently in permitting stage. Tana & Athi Rivers Development Authority is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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