Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project

Project Details

Promoter:

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) PLC

Private sector participation:

Implementing Consultant and EPC Contractor

Status:

Feasibility study is ongoing

Location:

Olkaria, Kipevu, Embakasi and Muhoroni

Know More About This Project

Project comprises 100MW/100MWh Battery Energy Storage System for ancilliary services and load balancing & shifting.

BESS technology is one of the current trends in the Global Energy Sector promoting sustainability, grid stability and efficient energy management system as highlighted below.

  • Energy Balancing- Stores excess variable renewable energy (solar & wind) and releases energy when demand is high, or generation is low.
  • Grid Stability- Stabilizes voltage and frequency provides instantaneous backup (ancillary services) and frequency provisioning
  • Energy Management- Facilitates load shifting to match generation patterns, supports smart grid operations and improves overall system efficiency and cost effectiveness.
  • Sustainability- Reduces curtailment of geothermal and renewable power, decreases reliance on fossil fuels and enables greener, more resilient energy mix.

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