Lake Turkana Wind Power Consortium

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_organization
gptkbp:benefits local communities
gptkbp:capacity 310 MW
gptkbp:climate contributes to climate change mitigation
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:2018
gptkbp:community_engagement ongoing stakeholder consultations
gptkbp:community_impact positive community impact
gptkbp:community_programs education and health initiatives
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2014
gptkbp:contributes_to Kenya's energy supply
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Lake_Turkana_Wind_Power_Limited
gptkbp:development_cost $680 million
gptkbp:employs local workforce
gptkbp:environmental_impact conducted prior to construction
minimal carbon emissions
gptkbp:financial_support from international development agencies
gptkbp:fuel_economy promotes energy efficiency initiatives
gptkbp:future_plans expansion of capacity
gptkbp:grid_position national grid of Kenya
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lake Turkana Wind Power Consortium
gptkbp:impact renewable energy generation
gptkbp:infrastructure improved local infrastructure
gptkbp:investment various international investors
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:European_Investment_Bank
gptkbp:location Lake Turkana, Kenya
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Lake_Turkana_Wind_Power_Limited
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:partnership gptkb:Kenya_Power_and_Lighting_Company
local governments
gptkbp:partnerships with international organizations
gptkbp:power_source renewable energy
1,700 GWh
gptkbp:power_supply to the national grid
to over 2 million homes
gptkbp:project gptkb:Lake_Turkana_Wind_Power_Limited
gptkbp:promotes gptkb:sustainable_development
gptkbp:provides clean energy
gptkbp:reduces greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance obtained from Kenyan government
gptkbp:research_and_development supports renewable energy research
gptkbp:security enhances Kenya's energy security
gptkbp:supports economic development in Kenya
gptkbp:sustainability fosters energy innovation.
gptkbp:sustainability_efforts reduce reliance on fossil fuels
ensured through local partnerships
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:365
gptkbp:type gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:uses_technology gptkb:GE_wind_turbines
gptkbp:wind_farm_size 162 square kilometers
gptkbp:year gptkb:2017