Garissa is a 55.7 MW solar power plant in Kenya, representing the only solar facility in the country. Ranked #1 of 1 solar plant in Kenya, it comprises 100% of the nation's solar capacity of 56 MW. The largest solar plant in Kenya is Garissa itself at 56 MW. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Garissa County, approximately 150 km from the nearest major city, Nairobi.
7 years old
Kenya, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Kenya- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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