Africa's Wind Power Capacity Grows; Kenya and Egypt Highlighted
1 report, 1 independent
Updated 10:04
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What happened
Installed wind power capacity across Africa has grown steadily since 2000, reaching a high of 1,132MW in 2024. Lake Turkana wind farm contributes 17% of Kenya’s installed capacity. The report notes that both Kenya and Egypt are countries to watch for future wind energy expansion.
From esi-africa.com
Why it matters
The growth in renewable capacity helps countries expand energy access and supply. This diversification is important as many African nations rely heavily on hydropower, which is vulnerable to drought, and thermal plants, which face volatile international gas prices.
From esi-africa.com
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