World Power Plants

Geothermal Power Plants in Kenya

5 plants · 709 MW total installed capacity

#Power plantCapacity (MW)Year
1Olkaria I1851981
2Olkaria I units 4 & 51402015
3Olkaria IV1402014
4Olkaria III (Orpower 4)1392015
5Olkaria II1051982

Frequently Asked Questions: Geothermal Power in Kenya

How many Geothermal power plants are in Kenya?

Kenya has 5 Geothermal power plants with a combined installed capacity of 709 MW.

What is the largest Geothermal power plant in Kenya?

Olkaria I is the largest Geothermal power plant in Kenya, with an installed capacity of 185 MW, commissioned in 1981.

What is the newest Geothermal power plant in Kenya?

The most recently commissioned Geothermal power plant in Kenya is Olkaria I units 4 & 5 (2015).

What is the average size of a Geothermal power plant in Kenya?

The average Geothermal power plant in Kenya has a capacity of 142 MW.