REREC announces Sh431m revenue generated from Garissa Solar Power as it starts operations

Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) board Chairman Prof. Simon Gicharu (right) and his Chief Eecutive Officer Simon Mbugua. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]

The newly established Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) says the Garissa Solar Power plant that has an installed capacity of 54.64 megawatts is set to generate more than Sh431 million in revenue from the sale of power to Kenya Power.

Chairman Prof. Simon Gicharu said following the transition of Rural Electrification Authority (REA) to REREC under Energy Act, 2019, REREC has more responsibility and a bigger mandate from the previous five to over ten mandates after the added responsibilities.