Umeme na Nishati - Kenya
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KenGen enters final construction phase of Olkaria I AU power plan
• Miano revealed that this was the first time a Fuji Turbine was being installed not only in Kenya but in Africa.
• Fuji Electric which is the Turbine Manufacturer has deployed Technical Adviser who will oversee the whole installation process and ensure success.
by TRACY MUTINDALifestyle, Entertainment Writer
News
10 June 2021 - 11:44
KenGen Olkaria 1 Additional Unit 6 Steam Turbine Installation.
Image: KenGen
Kenya Electricity Generating Company has started installing a Steam Turbine into the Olkaria 1 AU 6 Power Plant, signaling a major breakthrough in the ongoing construction of the power plant.
This is a great achievement, given that the Steam Turbine is the heart of the power plant.
It is the component that is usually rotated to drive the generator that produces electricity.
KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Rebecca Miano, said the installation of the turbine’s lower casing starts on Thursday.
“This is the largest single unit of turbine we will be installing in any of our power plants with a capacity of 83.3MW and with its installation we are now entering the final phase of construction of the power plant," Miano said.
She revealed that this was the first time a Fuji Turbine was being installed not only in Kenya but in Africa.
Fuji Electric which is the Turbine Manufacturer has deployed Technical Adviser who will oversee the whole installation process and ensure success.
The technical adviser will be assisted by a team of Engineers from both Fuji Electric and KenGen. The turbine installation and its auxiliaries will take approximately three months including dynamic balancing.
Miano added that this installation will run alongside other major installations such as Generator Step Up Transformer (GSUT),Auxiliary transformers, MV and LV Switchgears, Non Condensable Gas extraction system, Cooling water system, Air Compressor system, Heating and Ventilation system and Emergency Diesel Generator.
She said KenGen is happy with the progress of the project as it is on schedule despite challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“With these activities running concurrently, it will ensure that the power plant’s commissioning is achieved in the last quarter of the year 2021,” she added.
In January this year, a team of 15 engineers and experts in heavy lifting successfully mounted a generator weighing 99 tonnes (99,000 kilograms) onto the power plant’s Steam Turbine in Olkaria, Naivasha.
Upon completion, the power plant will generate 83.3MW of electricity which will be injected into the national grid.
The generator which is worth Sh600 million was manufactured by Fuji Electric of Japan. It took five days to transport it from Mombasa to Olkaria with several stops along the way owing to its size.
Construction of Olkaria 1 AU 6 geothermal power plant started in December2018 following a ground-breaking ceremony which was graced by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The construction of the additional power plant is aligned to the company’s long term strategy and the Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP) focused on sustainable supply of renewable energy in support of the Government Big Four Agenda.
Currently, KenGen supplies about 72 per cent of the electricity consumed in Kenya, with over 80 per cent of this coming from renewable sources.
The company has a total installed generation capacity of 1,818MW comprising hydro (826MW)geothermal (713MW) thermal (254MW) and wind (26MW).
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KenGen enters final construction phase of Olkaria I AU power plant
In Summary• Miano revealed that this was the first time a Fuji Turbine was being installed not only in Kenya but in Africa.
• Fuji Electric which is the Turbine Manufacturer has deployed Technical Adviser who will oversee the whole installation process and ensure success.
by TRACY MUTINDALifestyle, Entertainment Writer
News
10 June 2021 - 11:44
KenGen Olkaria 1 Additional Unit 6 Steam Turbine Installation.
Image: KenGen
Kenya Electricity Generating Company has started installing a Steam Turbine into the Olkaria 1 AU 6 Power Plant, signaling a major breakthrough in the ongoing construction of the power plant.
This is a great achievement, given that the Steam Turbine is the heart of the power plant.
It is the component that is usually rotated to drive the generator that produces electricity.
KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Rebecca Miano, said the installation of the turbine’s lower casing starts on Thursday.
“This is the largest single unit of turbine we will be installing in any of our power plants with a capacity of 83.3MW and with its installation we are now entering the final phase of construction of the power plant," Miano said.
She revealed that this was the first time a Fuji Turbine was being installed not only in Kenya but in Africa.
Fuji Electric which is the Turbine Manufacturer has deployed Technical Adviser who will oversee the whole installation process and ensure success.
The technical adviser will be assisted by a team of Engineers from both Fuji Electric and KenGen. The turbine installation and its auxiliaries will take approximately three months including dynamic balancing.
Miano added that this installation will run alongside other major installations such as Generator Step Up Transformer (GSUT),Auxiliary transformers, MV and LV Switchgears, Non Condensable Gas extraction system, Cooling water system, Air Compressor system, Heating and Ventilation system and Emergency Diesel Generator.
She said KenGen is happy with the progress of the project as it is on schedule despite challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“With these activities running concurrently, it will ensure that the power plant’s commissioning is achieved in the last quarter of the year 2021,” she added.
In January this year, a team of 15 engineers and experts in heavy lifting successfully mounted a generator weighing 99 tonnes (99,000 kilograms) onto the power plant’s Steam Turbine in Olkaria, Naivasha.
Upon completion, the power plant will generate 83.3MW of electricity which will be injected into the national grid.
The generator which is worth Sh600 million was manufactured by Fuji Electric of Japan. It took five days to transport it from Mombasa to Olkaria with several stops along the way owing to its size.
Construction of Olkaria 1 AU 6 geothermal power plant started in December2018 following a ground-breaking ceremony which was graced by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The construction of the additional power plant is aligned to the company’s long term strategy and the Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP) focused on sustainable supply of renewable energy in support of the Government Big Four Agenda.
Currently, KenGen supplies about 72 per cent of the electricity consumed in Kenya, with over 80 per cent of this coming from renewable sources.
The company has a total installed generation capacity of 1,818MW comprising hydro (826MW)geothermal (713MW) thermal (254MW) and wind (26MW).
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Mzee Umeme na Nishati ndio kiswahili gani hicho.
Au unamaanisha Nishati ya Umeme!?
Au unamaanisha Nishati ya Umeme!?
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*Nishati ya umeme
Hatahivyo najua Kenya mpo vizuri katika idara hii, mnauza umeme mpaka Nchi jirani kwasababu mna Hydro-Electric power na Geothermal power.
Nilisoma huko ni kama miaka miwili endelevu sikumbuki kama umeme uliwahi kukatika siku nzima
Sisi bado ni tiamaji tiamaji maneno mdomoni tu.
Hatahivyo najua Kenya mpo vizuri katika idara hii, mnauza umeme mpaka Nchi jirani kwasababu mna Hydro-Electric power na Geothermal power.
Nilisoma huko ni kama miaka miwili endelevu sikumbuki kama umeme uliwahi kukatika siku nzima
Sisi bado ni tiamaji tiamaji maneno mdomoni tu.
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Hivi huko Kenya kuna umeme au stima?
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Ethiopia is really diversifying its energy sector.
usser
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Kenya umeme kukadika n vigumu Sana
Sio mutaan Kwa walala Hoi wala Kwa madon
kote umeme n full na ukikatika bas labda n short ama transfoma limelipuka
Kafrican
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Still a long way to go but progress imeendelea so far...
11 Jun 2021
Kenya has made progress in implementing the recommendations of an earlier International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear infrastructure review mission, a team of IAEA and international experts said today.
Kenya, which has Africa's seventh-largest economy and a population of 52 million people, is considering the introduction of nuclear power to help meet its growing energy demand. The Kenyan Ministry of Energy has proposed the potential use of nuclear energy for power generation. In 2019, the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (KNEB) transitioned to the Kenya Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) to undertake preparations for the development of a nuclear power programme.
The follow-up Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission took place from 8 to 11 June 2021. It assessed the country’s progress on recommendations from an INIR mission conducted in 2015. It also provided an opportunity to exchange information on the way ahead and clarify outstanding issues.
The 2015 review had made 15 recommendations and 8 suggestions to assist Kenya in making further progress in its infrastructure development. It reviewed the status of nuclear infrastructure development using the Phase 1 criteria from of the IAEA's Milestones Approach, which provides detailed guidance across three phases of development (consider, prepare, construct). Phase 1 evaluates the readiness of a country to make a knowledgeable commitment to a nuclear power programme.
The 2021 follow-up mission was organized in a hybrid format with two IAEA experts travelling to Kenya and two international experts from Ireland and Spain participating virtually.
The follow-up INIR team said that Kenya had made progress in the implementation of most recommendations and suggestions from the 2015 review, completing ten and four, respectively.
The follow-up INIR team noted progress in areas including:
“Kenya made considerable efforts to address all the recommendations and suggestions made by the INIR team in 2015. The preparatory work needed to inform the Government’s decision has progressed,” said team leader Eric Mathet, Operational Lead of the IAEA’s Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section.
‘‘The follow-up INIR Mission has given a big impetus to the Nuclear Power Programme for the country and therefore sets in place a new phase in the Milestone Approach,” said Eng. Collins G. Juma, Chief Executive Officer and National Liaison Officer of NuPEA. ”The next steps call for greater efforts by all stakeholders in ensuring that Kenya becomes a knowledgeable customer and is ready to invite bids for the first nuclear power plant.’’
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IAEA Reviews Progress of Kenya’s Nuclear Infrastructure Development
11 Jun 2021
19/2021
Nariobi, Kenya
Kenya has made progress in implementing the recommendations of an earlier International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear infrastructure review mission, a team of IAEA and international experts said today.
Kenya, which has Africa's seventh-largest economy and a population of 52 million people, is considering the introduction of nuclear power to help meet its growing energy demand. The Kenyan Ministry of Energy has proposed the potential use of nuclear energy for power generation. In 2019, the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (KNEB) transitioned to the Kenya Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) to undertake preparations for the development of a nuclear power programme.
The follow-up Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission took place from 8 to 11 June 2021. It assessed the country’s progress on recommendations from an INIR mission conducted in 2015. It also provided an opportunity to exchange information on the way ahead and clarify outstanding issues.
The 2015 review had made 15 recommendations and 8 suggestions to assist Kenya in making further progress in its infrastructure development. It reviewed the status of nuclear infrastructure development using the Phase 1 criteria from of the IAEA's Milestones Approach, which provides detailed guidance across three phases of development (consider, prepare, construct). Phase 1 evaluates the readiness of a country to make a knowledgeable commitment to a nuclear power programme.
The 2021 follow-up mission was organized in a hybrid format with two IAEA experts travelling to Kenya and two international experts from Ireland and Spain participating virtually.
The follow-up INIR team said that Kenya had made progress in the implementation of most recommendations and suggestions from the 2015 review, completing ten and four, respectively.
The follow-up INIR team noted progress in areas including:
- Kenya developed the National Nuclear Policy and the National Policy and Strategy for Safety to enable the Government to make an informed decision on whether to introduce nuclear power.
- The country enacted a national nuclear law and established a regulatory body with clear responsibilities for safety, security and safeguards.
- The Government completed an assessment of the national legal framework and identified other laws needing review.
- The Government enhanced the coordination among its key stakeholders in the development of its nuclear power program.
“Kenya made considerable efforts to address all the recommendations and suggestions made by the INIR team in 2015. The preparatory work needed to inform the Government’s decision has progressed,” said team leader Eric Mathet, Operational Lead of the IAEA’s Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section.
‘‘The follow-up INIR Mission has given a big impetus to the Nuclear Power Programme for the country and therefore sets in place a new phase in the Milestone Approach,” said Eng. Collins G. Juma, Chief Executive Officer and National Liaison Officer of NuPEA. ”The next steps call for greater efforts by all stakeholders in ensuring that Kenya becomes a knowledgeable customer and is ready to invite bids for the first nuclear power plant.’’
About INIR Missions
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Yaani mradi wa 100mw ndio kelele zote hizi!?Kipeto Wind Farm U/C, when complete it will be the second largest wind farm in East Africa, generating 100MW of renuewable energy
Each Turbine generates 1.5 MW!!!
Those blades are huge!!!
