Kesses 2 Solar PV Park is a 55MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Uasin Gishu, Kenya. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the financed stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2024. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Alten Energias Renovables. The company has a stake of 100%.
Kesses 2 Solar PV Park is a ground-mounted solar project.
The project is expected to supply enough clean energy to power 245,000 households. The project cost is expected to be around $85.25m.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2024.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Kenya Power and Lighting under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
Wartsila is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the solar PV power project.
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About Alten Energias Renovables
Alten Energias Renovables SL (Alten Energias) is a renewable energy company. It develops, finances and operates solar photovoltaic power plants. The company offers services such as construction and engineering, design and development, operation and maintenance, and investment and funding services. It also provides technical support and supervision services. Alten Energias solar farms and develops Greenfield projects. In addition, the company offers integrated energy solutions for photovoltaic projects. It develops photovoltaic power plants in Southern Europe, Latin America, Southern Africa, Asia and North America. The company has operations in the Netherlands, Spain and Mexico. Alten Energias is headquartered in Spain.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.
