Kakamega Wind Power Station

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Properties (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Wind Power Station
gptkbp:awards Received environmental awards
gptkbp:benefits Job creation
Energy security
Local community development
Reduction of reliance on fossil fuels
gptkbp:capacity 50 MW
gptkbp:challenges Regulatory hurdles
Land acquisition issues
Community opposition during planning
Initial funding acquisition
Technical challenges during construction
gptkbp:communityEngagement Local stakeholder consultations
gptkbp:contributedTo Kenya's_Renewable_Energy_Goals
gptkbp:energyEfficiency Wind
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Low carbon emissions
Mitigates_climate_change_effects
gptkbp:futurePlans Expansion of capacity
Increased investment in renewable technologies
gptkbp:gridConnection Onshore Wind Farm
Kenya_National_Grid
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kakamega Wind Power Station
gptkbp:investmentFocus Approximately $100 million
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kakamega_County,_Kenya
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 20
gptkbp:operationalStatus 2021
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Kenya_Electricity_Generating_Company
gptkbp:partnerships Collaboration with local governments
International renewable energy organizations
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Kenya's_Vision_2030
gptkbp:project African_Wind_Power_Ltd.
gptkbp:regulatoryBody Energy_and_Petroleum_Regulatory_Authority_of_Kenya
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment Supports renewable energy research
gptkbp:revenue Approximately 150 GWh
gptkbp:sustainability Promotes sustainable development
gptkbp:technology gptkb:Wind_Turbines
gptkbp:type Renewable Energy