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Final phase of 280MW Olkaria power plant nears completion

The amount of geothermal energy that is pumped into the national grid will change significantly in the coming month. This is after the remaining portion of the 280MW geothermal power plant is fully connected to national supply system.

Considered the largest of its kind in the world, this plant is made up of four units generating 70MW each, comprising 140MW Olkaria IV and Olkaria I units 4 and 5, with a capacity of 70 MW.

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