Geothermal energy can stop power cuts

After enduring the inconveniences caused by a power-rationing schedule that ended last month, Kenyans should be elated with news that more consistent power supply is on the way, courtesy of the newly-formed Geothermal Development Company (GDC).

Geothermal electricity is obtained by converting steam from underground wells into power. The corporation says it could begin doing this on a large scale as early as next year. We acknowledge the overwhelming support the project, which is expected to pump 200 Mega Watts of power annually to the national grid, has been accorded by Government and external financiers.