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KenGen bets on modular power plant technology

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced commencement of bids for the construction of modular geothermal power plants at Olkaria. According to KenGen, the construction of the plant will reduce over reliance on hydroelectric power generation.

The new system will also cut the costs of generation. Modular power plant will generate power using a well head generator that will tap steam from the geothermal wells.

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