Description

Turkana County is endowed with vast opportunities to be a key player in the renewables sector. The county has great potential for geothermal, wind and solar energy which can be harnessed to spur economic growth. Thus there is a huge potential in wind and solar energy.The County is therefore in the process of sourcing for investors and bilateral donors to bring modern technology, expertise and management to help exploit the abundant green energy.

The fact that Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP), which is a National Flagship Project scheduled to feed 300 megawatts to the national grid is found in the neighboring Marsabit County is a pointer towards the possibility to transform the county from its current energy deficit status to being an energy surplus County. The wind power project will cost Sh75 billion, making it arguably the biggest wind power project in the region.

Opportunities

• Geothermal energy projects
• Wind and Solar power development
• Electronic and appliances for SMEs
• Development of Biofuels, especially power cogeneration using the existing Prosopis.
• Oil and natural gas exploration
• Agroforestry and afforestation services
•  New hydro power stations
•  Electrification and mini grids