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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is conducting feasibility studies in Bariingo-Silale area, which could boost Kenya green energy use.<\/p>\n

Under the project, the company is expected to generate an extra 100 megawatts (mw) by 2026 as the government phases out thermal power.<\/p>\n

Currently, GDC has tapped 75mw from the region as it continues to explore more geothermal power in parts of Rift Valley.<\/p>\n

Managing Director Paul Ngugi said the new venture would help bring down the cost of electricity as the government gradually phase out the expensive thermal power.<\/p>\n

He said the Baringo-Silali area is rich in geothermal power, which unlike solar and hydro is reliable and environmentally clean.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are ready to give the country more geothermal power from Pakka Hills and this will be one of the cheapest electricity sources in the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The MD said the company would continue to invest in specialised equipment such as rig simulators and drilling rigs and human capital in a bid to meet geothermal training and consultancy needs for the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost countries in the region are desirous of developing their geothermal energy but the biggest challenge they face is lack of expertise and equipment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He spoke in Naivasha during the official opening of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Short Course on Geothermal Exploration, which has attracted 44 participants from 13 countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo decarbonise and align with global trends on renewable energy, most African countries are seeking to exploit their geothermal resources,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of our growth strategy, we are seeking to expand in the region and with<\/p>\n

Previously GDC has carried out consultancy services in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Comoros Islands and Rwanda.<\/p>\n

Separately UNESCO is working closely with GDC and Baringo County to make the county an internationally recognised geo-park site.<\/p>\n

Mary Nyasimi, the National Programme Specialist, Natural Sciences, UNESCO Regional Office for East Africa, said currently only Morocco and Tanzania have UNESCO geo-parks.<\/p>\n

She said making Baringo a UNESCO geo-park location would open vast opportunities for the county and therefore boost tourism.<\/p>\n

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