The Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) project supplied 1,367 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity to Kenya’s national grid in 2024, accounting for 10.89% of the country’s total power generation during the year.
According to its latest sustainability report, the project also helped prevent the emission of an estimated 574,547 tonnes of carbon dioxide, contributing to the country’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean energy sources.
Located in Marsabit County, LTWP is the largest wind power plant in Africa and remains central to Kenya’s renewable energy strategy.
The facility, which became operational in 2019, continues to play a significant role in diversifying the national energy mix and cutting dependency on fossil fuels.
Joy Brenda Mdivo, Chairperson of Kenya Power and Lighting Company, described LTWP as a model project in the public private partnership space.
“The Lake Turkana Wind Power is evidence of progress for Kenya’s energy sector. It exemplifies the transformative power of public private partnerships in delivering clean, affordable energy,” she said.
The report also reflects LTWP’s alignment with national climate goals.
Kenya has committed to achieving 100% clean energy by 2030 and cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 32% under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement.
Data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows Kenya’s installed power generation capacity is led by geothermal at 841.1 megawatts (MW), followed by hydro at 810.4 MW, wind at 425.5 MW, solar at 210.3 MW, and bio energy at just 2.0 MW.
George Njenga, Executive Chairman of LTWP, said the project’s performance in 2024 reaffirms its commitment to delivering clean energy and creating long term value.
“We are proud to showcase that we are empowering people and driving sustainable growth in Kenya,” he noted.
Apart from power generation, LTWP has been involved in community projects through its Winds of Change (WoC) initiative, which focuses on education, water, and health services in neighboring communities.
Willem Dolleman, Chairman of WoC, added that the project continues to demonstrate how large scale renewable energy investments can deliver economic and environmental benefits.
“This is a project that goes beyond power it supports people, livelihoods, and a greener future,” he said.
Lake Turkana Wind Power plant remains a key player in Kenya’s clean energy landscape, and its contribution in 2024 reflects both operational consistency and broader national development goals.
