Turkwel is a 106 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the Turkwel Gorge, Kenya, operated by Kenya Electric Generating Company since its commissioning in 1990. The facility harnesses river water to generate electricity, contributing to Kenya's renewable energy generation. It ranks as the 3rd largest hydro plant in Kenya. With 106 MW, it represents 13.5% of the country's total hydro capacity of 785 MW. Kenya has 8 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 785 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Gitaru at 225 MW, Turkwel is approximately 47% larger. Hydropower plays a vital role in Kenya's energy mix, providing around 30% of the country's electricity. The country's diverse topography and abundant water resources support hydroelectric generation. Turkwel is situated about 50 km from the town of Lodwar in the northwestern region.
36 years old
Kenya, Africa
- 10. largest of 22 plants in Kenya
- #9,767 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,228 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 4.34% of the installed capacity of Kenya
36 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Kenya Electric Generating Company operates 15 plants totalling 1,575 MW
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Turkwel is a hydro power plant producing approximately 371 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Kenya- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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