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The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a 100% state-owned company, formed by the Government of Kenya as a Special Purpose Vehicle to fast track the development of geothermal resources.The government has identified the country's untapped geothermal potential as the most suitable indigenous source of electricity. GDC will drill 1400 steam wells to provide steam for the generation of 4,000MW to 5,000MW of geothermal power by 2030.
Currently, GDC is in the process of drilling 40 additional geothermal wells to provide steam to KenGen for a 280MW geothermal power plant. www.gdc.co.ka |
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Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited, KenGen is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya, producing about 80 percent of electricity consumed in the country. The company utilises various sources to generate electricity ranging from hydro, geothermal, thermal and wind. Hydro is the leading source, with an installed capacity of 737.3MW, which is 60 per cent of the company’s installed capacity.
www.kengen.co.ke |
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KPLC owns and operates the national transmission and distribution grid, and retails electricity to more than 980,000 customers throughout Kenya. The utility is committed to providing high quality customer service by efficiently transmitting and distributing electricity that is safe, adequate and reliable at cost effective tariffs. KPLC aims to achieve world class status as a quality service business enterprise so as to be the first choice supplier of electrical energy in a competitive environment.
www.kplc.co.ke |
Participating associations
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The African Wind Energy Association (AfriWEA) is a non-profit organisation formed in 2002 to encourage manufacturers, developers, governments, renewable energy owners and individuals to promote and support wind energy development on the African continent. Membership to AfriWEA is free and we invite you to visit us on the Web: www.afriwea.org. |
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The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is the learned society of the engineering profession and co-operates with national and other international institutions in developing and applying engineering to the benefit of humanity. The IEK aims to provide information and leadership to the engineering profession on issues of concern to the public or the profession, and to facilitate relationships between government organizations, business forces and the people, collaborating with discussions aimed to improve the benefits of policies and investments related to the engineering competence.
www.iekenya.org |
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The Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) is a voluntary, regional electricity technology-sharing association with a particular focus on the distribution industry. It aims to improve electrification in East and Southern Africa through sharing information, research, technology, skills and experiences for the benefit of customers and suppliers in the electricity distribution industry.
www.piesa.com |
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The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) is a regional body, formed in 1995 through a Southern African Development Community (SADC) treaty to optimise the use of available energy in the region and provide mutual support during emergencies. SAPP comprises twelve SADC member countries represented by their respective national power utilities.
www.sapp.co.zw |
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The Standard Transfer Specification (STS) Association was formed in 1997 as the custodian of the STS prepayment metering technology standard. Its aims are to maintain the necessary infrastructure, promote the technology internationally and further develop the standard to meet emerging international demands for additional functionality. The Association ensures inter-operability between system components from different manufacturers by accrediting and maintaining a list of test laboratories that ensure correct STS functionality of equipment; through the managed availability of encrypted vending keys to manufacturing members of the Association; and by ensuring consistent use of manufacturer identity codes and meter serial numbers.
www.stsassociation.org |
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With professional advisers across 96 international markets, UK Trade & Investment is the government department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy and assists overseas companies to bring their high-quality investment to the UK.
http://ukinkenya.fco.gov.uk |
Media partners
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25° in Africa: Africa’s Energy Publication is a unique, internationally acclaimed, award-winning publication which covers the entire gamut of energy sources, production needs, moratoria, and the topical issues surrounding these. Totally independent, 25° in Africa has become an award-winning publication with a dedicated following worldwide which includes ministers, research agencies, government organisations, energy agencies, CDM promotion officers, financial service providers, businesses and million dollar corporations.
www.25degreesinafrica.co.za |
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Alternative Energy Africa is the continent’s first magazine dedicated to literally filling the energy information gap in Africa. Alternative Energy Africa provides its readers updates on private sector projects, government initiatives, business and investment news, and strategies for a thriving alternative/renewable energy market on the African continent, all of this in addition to global project news and groundbreaking technology coverage. And to complement the magazine, www.AE-Africa.com offers the latest updates between issues making the AEA online and print duo “the premiere source” of alternative and renewable energy news covering the African continent.
www.ae.com |
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African Energy is the definitive publication on Africa’s energy industries, informing decision-makers on projects, policy trends, risk elements and finance. No other publication in the field has the record of delivering such a volume of accurate information and as many scoops.
www.africa-energy.com |
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Africa Monitor is internationally recognised as providing essential information for anyone doing business in, or with, Africa. The publication provides subscribers with systematic political risk assessment, economic forecasts and business analysis for every country across the region.
Published by Business Monitor International, the emerging market specialists, Africa Monitor is broken down into four sub regional publications, of which any combination can be subscribed to. Africa Monitor website www.meamonitor.com includes ALL the content from the publications, a 24-month archive, and gives the added flexibility of exploring that content by country, topic or keyword.
Our publications are subscribed to by over 50% of the Global Fortune 500 companies. Why not take the time to find out why?
www.meamonitor.com |
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Energy Forecast is a quarterly publication (February, May, August, November) published by Cape Media, with a distribution of 10 000 copies. Distribution goes directly to decision makers and members of Government Energy Department, Trade Departments, Energy Companies, Petrochemical industries, Mining Companies, Contractors, Operators, Service Providers, Training and Education Departments, Energy, Nuclear, Steel Manufacturers, Construction & Fabrication companies.
www.capemedia.co.za |
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Esi-africa.com is the leading portal delivering power and utility management news, connecting industry leaders to instant news, information and direct business opportunities for a truly innovative online business experience.
www.esi-africa.com |
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How we made it in Africa (www.howwemadeitinafrica.com) is an online African business publication aimed at informing readers about the continent’s business environment and to connect them with potential buyers, clients, distributors and investors in Africa. The publication comprises a monthly Email Journal as well as the website.
www.howwemadeitinafrica.com |
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TradeInvestAfrica is an online portal offering investors and business people free access to specific investment and trade opportunities in Africa. The searchable database enables users to quickly access opportunities relevant to their sector or region and they can then respond directly to the person responsible for the project.
www.tradeinvestafrica.com |
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TradeInvestKenya is an online portal offering investors and business people free access to specific investment and trade opportunities in Kenya. A searchable database enables users to quickly access opportunities relevant to their sector or region. |
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