The project is expected to add an additional 67 MWe of geothermal capacity to the Olkaria fields, harnessing the geothermal resource with both Flash and ORC power plant technology. Under this cooperation agreement, Exergy will be the exclusive technology provider of 8 Organic Rankine Cycle systems for the RentCo project for a total capacity of approximately 30 MWe.
Exergy, currently the fastest growing supplier of geothermal ORC systems with 500 MWe capacity in portfolio, will provide RentCo with comprehensive technical expertise in geothermal binary power plant design and maintenance, combined with highly efficient Radial Outflow Turbine (ROT) technology, to successfully expand RentCo’s geothermal business.
“We are delighted to begin this collaboration with RentCo, which we believe will yield positive outcomes for the development of renewable energy in Kenya and other African regions” said Luca Pozzoni, General Manager of Exergy International. “Africa holds substantial renewable energy potential, and we are deeply committed to helping harness this potential with our technology and expertise. Our aim is to contribute to a smooth clean energy transition in Africa, improving electricity access for an increasing number of people across the continent.”
At the end of 2023, Kenya ranked among the top ten countries globally for geothermal capacity installed, boasting 985 MW. With ongoing projects in development, it is projected to surpass the 1 GWe milestone in 2024.
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