Ngong is a 25.5 MW wind power plant in Kenya, operated by Kenya Electric Generating Company since 1993. This facility contributes to the renewable energy sector and is one of only two wind plants in the country. Kenya's total wind capacity is 336 MW from these two plants. Ranked #2 of 2 wind plants in Kenya, Ngong accounts for 7.6% of the country's wind capacity. The largest wind facility in Kenya is Lake Turkana at 310 MW, making Ngong 12.2% smaller. The nearest plant is Iberafrica I & II (109 MW, Oil), located within 50 km. The facility is situated in Kajiado County, approximately 30 km southwest of Nairobi.
33 years old
Kenya, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Kenya- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Wind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.
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