Does Kenya need battery energy storage?

A battery energy storage. The question of power storage has become critical as Kenya embraces e-mobility which requires reliable power supplies. The Energy and Petroleum ministry targets to mainstream power storage in its electricity master plan as the country’s renewable energy generation expands.

How much energy does Kenya generate?

In 2017, Kenya's total installed energy capacity stood at 2333 MW. The whole system generated 10,205 GW h, out of which 74 per cent came from the state-owned Kenya Electricity Generating Company and 24 per cent from a number of Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

What is the energy sector in Kenya?

The energy sector in Kenya is largely dominated by petroleum and electricity, with wood fuel providing the basic energy needs of the rural communities, urban poor, and the informal sector.

Can a 50MW wind power plant be built in Kenya?

Separately on September 9, 2019, the US Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to Kenya’s Craftskills Energy Limited for a feasibility study by an American firm, Delphos International for the development of a 50MW wind power plant with integrated battery storage capacity in Kenya.

How much Bess is needed in Kenya?

Kenya Power projected that more than 480MW of BESS are required across different locations in the country, such as western Kenya, where there is inadequate transmission capacity at peak times as well as at substations along Kenya’s coast.

What are the opportunities for utility scale battery energy storage systems?

There are opportunities for Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Two thirds of Kenya’s electricity is generated from renewable/clean energy sources. Of this, wind power accounts for 15% (435MW) while solar accounts for just under 2% of total installed capacity (51MW) with these numbers expected to continue to grow.