USTDA supports US and Kenyan business partnerships in power sector
US Ambassador to Kenya, Robert Godec, signs the grants on behalf of USTDA, along with Xago Managing Director, Paul Webb.

USTDA supports US and Kenyan business partnerships in power sector

USTDA is partnering with Kenyan company, Xago Africa Limited, on developing a utility scale solar photovoltaic power plant with battery storage in Siaya County, Kenya. North Carolina-based Alevo USA, Inc., a battery storage technology manufacturer will provide technology and analytics services for the project. The plant will be among the first utility-scale battery storage installations in sub-Saharan Africa.

“Energy storage will transform transmission networks,” said Paul Webb, Xago Managing Director. “It will rapidly accelerate the take-up of renewables and we are proud to be partnering Alevo, which leads the field in battery technology and network analytics.”

USTDA signed an additional grant with the Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) for a study assessing the use of US technology solutions to increase energy efficiency and power production. Nevada-based energy equipment manufacturer, Langson Energy, Inc., is conducting the study in partnership with KenGen.

“USTDA is pleased to facilitate new business partnerships between US and Kenyan companies that can spur long-term, sustainable economic growth,” said sub-Saharan Africa Regional Director Lida Fitts. “The adoption of innovative and cost-effective US technology can help Kenya to meet its energy development goals.”

US Ambassador to Kenya, Robert Godec, signed the grants on behalf of USTDA, at a ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya, along with Eng Albert Mugo, KenGen MD & CEO and Xago Managing Director, Paul Webb.

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