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How regulations, investment and opportunities are transforming Kenya's renewable energy space

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As the country is situated within the tropics, we have plentiful sunlight, making solar power a critical resource. Our abundance of geothermal energy is powered by heat from the earth's crust, while hydropower opportunities are determined by climatic and hydrological conditions. There are many locations in Kenya where wind speeds are optimal for power generation - but wind cuts both ways. Unfortunately, wind that is too strong is not conducive to power generation, as it may spin turbines too fast and damage them.

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