KenGen to incorporate 'Internet of Things' in geothermal operations

Chief Executive Officer, Olkaria V power plant Naivasha, Rebecca Miano. KenGen is set to incorporate Internet of Things (IoT) in its major geothermal power plants with an aim of improving operations and maintenance. [Photo: Courtesy]

KenGen is set to incorporate Internet of Things (IoT) in its major geothermal power plants with an aim of improving operations and maintenance when done with the study of the technology.

The study is expected to give the power generating company ease of coordinating communication between devices in the power using the internet, through automation.