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Alternative: Solar energy spells trouble for power firms

Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter (centre) accompanied officials from the Rural Electrification Authority and National Asssembly during a recent tour of the 55MW Garissa solar Power Project. Different firms plan to install an additional 26MW of solar power this year. [Kurian Musa, Standard]

Power utilities are facing turbulent times with energy consumption trends changing.

Major power consumers are projected to increasingly adopt solar power and reduce dependence on grid electricity.

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