Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has officially invited applications for initial selection for the implementation of a major renewable energy initiative:
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Get PriceNairobi, Friday, November 24, 2023: Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), has been earmarked as the Implementing Agency for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
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