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KenGen planning to venture into the production of solar energy

Solar panels on the rooftop at the Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

KenGen is conducting a feasibility study on having solar panels on hydro dams to increase electricity production.

With water levels in the dams dropping due to drought, the power generator noted that this technology would assist the country tap in more renewable energy.

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