Towards renewable energy in Kenya


  1. Beryl Omunya, VoicesofAfrica mobile reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
    Orpower 4 power plant, which is located in Naivasha, Kenya operates a geothermal power plant which produces energy in a clean way friendly to the environment. The plant was started in the year 2000 and through donor funding they have been able to increase their production.
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    the plant uses a binary system to produce energy a system which has proved to be less harmful to the environment. With the system the waste which comes after the process is re injected back to the wells below the ground hence ensuring minimum contamination. There is also less release of dangerous gases such as hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide to the air hence a clean environment