Olkaria 2 geothermal power plant

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Olkaria 2 geothermal power plant is an operating geothermal power plant in Naivasha, Nakuru, Kenya.

Project Details

Table 1: Unit-level project details for Olkaria 2 geothermal power plant

Unit name Status Commissioning year Nameplate capacity Technology Owner Operator
1 Operating[1] 2003[1] 35 MW[1] Flash steam - single[2] Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC[1] Kenya Electricity Generating Company[1]
2 Operating[1] 2003[1] 35 MW[1] Flash steam - single[2] Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC[1] Kenya Electricity Generating Company[1]
3 Operating[1] 2010[1] 35 MW[1] Flash steam - single[2] Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC[1] Kenya Electricity Generating Company[1]

Location

Table 2: Unit-level location details for Olkaria 2 geothermal power plant

Unit name Location Coordinates (WGS 84)
1 Naivasha, Nakuru, Kenya -0.8644, 36.2985 (exact)
2 Naivasha, Nakuru, Kenya -0.8644, 36.2985 (exact)
3 Naivasha, Nakuru, Kenya -0.8644, 36.2985 (exact)

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References

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