Kenya builds $120 million transmission line to carry geothermal power across western region

NAIROBI, Kenya (UI) — Kenya has launched construction of an 81-kilometer transmission line to deliver geothermal energy from the Olkaria Geothermal Complex to western parts of the country, according to The Cool Down.

The $120 million project, overseen by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, is designed to relieve pressure on existing lines and reduce reliance on expensive gas turbines. By moving clean power through new underground and overhead infrastructure, officials say the system will improve grid stability for homes and businesses.

Geothermal energy, produced by channeling heat from underground rock formations, is one of Kenya’s fastest-growing energy resources. Unlike fossil fuels, it produces little to no carbon emissions and can generate steady baseload electricity. As reported by The Cool Down, the new line is part of a nationwide effort to expand the transmission network and integrate additional capacity, including the planned Olkaria VII plant, which will add 80 megawatts to the grid.

Officials say the expansion will lower energy costs, boost economic growth, and serve as a model for sustainable infrastructure development.

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