Power demand hits new high in November amid generation fears

Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant in Naivasha, Plans are at an advanced stage to connect the new geothermal power plant with installed capacity of 165.4MW into the country's national power grid.[FILE,Standard]

Demand for electricity in the country hit a new high in November, with power sector agencies recording a new peak demand of 2,418.77 megawatts on November 18.

This further puts pressure on the country’s generating capacity, which has been struggling to keep pace with demand.