Seven Forks solar farm
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Other names: Seven Forks Solar Pv
Seven Forks solar farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in pre-construction in Mbeere South Constituency, Embu County, Kenya.
Project Details
Table 1: Phase-level project details for Seven Forks solar farm
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Technology | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-construction[1] | 2026 (planned)[2] | 42.5 MW[3] | PV[4] | Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC [100%][5] |
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Location
Table 2: Phase-level location details for Seven Forks solar farm
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Mbeere South Constituency, Embu County, Kenya[6] | -0.5377, 37.4584 (approximate)[6] |
The map below shows the approximate location of the solar farm:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/kengen-to-set-up-42-5-mw-solar-plant-at-seven-forks-to-boost-power-generation/.
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{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240201084528/https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/news/article/2001433588/kengen-ramps-up-plans-to-build-solar-panel-production-plant. Archived from the original on 2024-02-01.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240207102750/https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/power-plant-profile-seven-forks-solar-pv-park-kenya/. Archived from the original on 2024-02-07.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240207141430/https://www.kengen.co.ke/index.php/business/projects/ongoing.html. Archived from the original on 2024-02-07.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbeere_South_Constituency https://renewablesnow.com/news/kengen-seeks-usd-56m-to-finance-pv-development-report-619833/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbeere_South_Constituency.
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