Olkaria Geothermal Power Station
GPTKB entity
Properties (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
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| gptkbp:capacity |
280 MW
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| gptkbp:commissioned |
1981
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| gptkbp:communityEngagement |
Local community involvement
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| gptkbp:communityOutreach |
Regular community outreach programs
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| gptkbp:communityPrograms |
Health and education improvements
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| gptkbp:communitySupport |
Support for local communities
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| gptkbp:coolingSystem |
Hot water and steam
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| gptkbp:economicImpact |
Positive socio-economic impact
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| gptkbp:electrification |
Competitive pricing
To the national grid Meets growing electricity demand Over 2,000 GWh annually |
| gptkbp:emergencyServices |
Emergency response plans
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| gptkbp:energyEfficiency |
Promotes energy efficiency
Innovative energy solutions Contributes to energy security Supports national energy policy Conducts energy research Diversifies energy sources Facilitates energy transition. |
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Low emissions
Complies with environmental regulations Mitigates_climate_change |
| gptkbp:expansion |
gptkb:Olkaria_IV
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| gptkbp:firstPublished |
Olkaria_I_Unit_1
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| gptkbp:foot |
Low carbon footprint
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| gptkbp:futurePlans |
Further expansion
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
Training for geothermal engineers
High_geothermal_potential_in_Kenya Olkaria_Geothermal_Field |
| gptkbp:gridConnection |
Enhances grid stability
Kenya_National_Grid |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Olkaria Geothermal Power Station
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| gptkbp:impact |
Job creation
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| gptkbp:internationalClassification |
Recognized for geothermal development
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| gptkbp:investmentFocus |
Over $1 billion
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| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
Geothermal energy
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Kenya
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| gptkbp:numberOfStudents |
6
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| gptkbp:operatedBy |
gptkb:Kenya_Electricity_Generating_Company
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
International energy organizations
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Olkaria_Geothermal_Project
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| gptkbp:project |
Funded by government and private investors
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| gptkbp:regulatoryBody |
gptkb:Energy_and_Petroleum_Regulatory_Authority
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| gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment |
Geothermal technology
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| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Collaborations with universities
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| gptkbp:safety |
High safety standards
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| gptkbp:status |
Operational
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| gptkbp:supplyChain |
Local supply chain development
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| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
Improves local infrastructure
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| gptkbp:sustainability |
Sustainable energy source
Aligns with sustainability goals |
| gptkbp:teamAchievements |
Training programs for locals
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| gptkbp:technology |
Binary cycle technology
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| gptkbp:tourism |
Geothermal tourism
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| gptkbp:type |
Renewable energy
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| gptkbp:waterSource |
Minimal water usage
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