Thermal capacity accounted for 53.3% of total power plant installations globally in 2022, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,544GW. This is expected to contribute 38% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,074GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.02% is in Kenya. Listed below are the five largest active thermal 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 thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
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1. Kipevu III Power Station
The Kipevu III Power Station is a 120MW thermal power project located in Mombasa, Kenya. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2011. Kenya Electricity Generating own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Nairobi South (Iberafrica) Power Plant I & II
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The 109.50MW Nairobi South (Iberafrica) Power Plant I & II thermal power project is located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was commissioned in 1997. The project is owned by Iberafrica Power (E A); AP Moller Capital. Buy the profile here.
3. Thika Power Plant
The Thika Power Plant is a 100.50MW thermal project. Thika Power owns the project. It was commissioned in 2013. The project was developed by Thika Power. It is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Buy the profile here.
4. Rabai Diesel Power Plant
The Rabai Diesel Power Plant thermal project with a capacity of 90MW came online in 2009. The project was developed by Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor; Anergi International. Rabai Power have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Kilifi, Kenya. Buy the profile here.
5. Triumph-Athi River Diesel Power Plant
The Triumph-Athi River Diesel Power Plant has been operating since 2015. The 90MW thermal project is located in Machakos, Kenya. The project has been developed by Triumph Power Generating. Triumph Power Generating have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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