''The first phase will be producing five megawatts and will be commissioned next month, July 2025, while the second one, producing an extra five megawatts assembling will commence immediately after the commissioning of the first phase,'' said Kombo.
Speaking during a tour to the solar power plant at Magadi town on Tuesday, Kombo said the local community has been involved in this major plant assembly targeting to tap the sun's energy that is readily available in the region, considering the Magadi region enjoys scorching sun and excruciating heat.
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''We have undertaken an approach to balance the growth strategies and business expansion with the impact on the planet and society. We have committed to reduce our carbon footprint as per the Science Based Target initiatives (SBTi) guidelines by 30 per cent by 2030,'' said Kombo.
The company structure during the night. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]
''What we are doing is changing the technology from fossil fuels to solar-powered electrical systems. By doing that, we are eliminating fossil fuels in the next few years and replacing them with energy generated from the sun, which is clean and sustainable. This will reduce carbon dioxide emissions and help us meet our climate change goals'' said Okiri.
He added ''Key levers have been identified to reduce, reuse, and recycle key natural resources and waste. We are also continuously seeking ways to reduce our operational footprint and emissions, improve energy efficiency, use more renewable energy, and reduce carbon intensity."
The Company occupies a 224,991-acre piece of land. It harvests soda ash from Lake Magadi, and it's the world's second-largest soda ash company, covering over 100 million households in the consumer products category.
It also leads the branded salt market with a market share of over 60 per cent and is one of the category leaders in the business of pulses and water purifiers.