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Who is Hofman energy?

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and relaxing holidays and welcome you again from January 8, 2024. Hofman Energy, together with its partners, has been active in the field of renewable energy for several years, with a personal interest in the implementation of the energy transition.

Does Ethiopia have a power supply for Kenya?

Since the highway opened, Ethiopia’s electricity supply has provided vital backup for Kenya, which has been importing 200 megawatts (MW) of power daily from its neighbor, equivalent to around 10% of the peak demand of Kenya’s national grid. The interconnector has the capacity to transfer up to 2,000 MW.

What is Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway?

Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway – The network comprises 650 miles of transmission lines that allow electricity to flow between Ethiopia and Kenya. It means that the two East African countries, which rely on renewable energy sources, have access to backup supplies from their neighbor.

Is energy a key enabler of Kenya's long-term development agenda?

Energy is one of the key enablers of Kenya’s long term development agenda the Vision 2030 which aims to ensure Kenya becomes a ‘newly-industrializing, middle-income economy, providing a high quality of life to all its citizens in a clean and secure environment’. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/2lAKtAlmDl

Can Kenya rely on renewables?

In Kenya, renewables account for around 90% of electricity, and the country boasts one of the largest geothermal facilities in the world, in the Olkaria Area. But relying on renewables can be hard: electricity can’t always be generated when needed (a drought can mean no hydropower) and renewable energy is difficult to store. One solution?

Can Ethiopia become Africa's biggest hydroelectric exporter?

Built on the Blue Nile River near Ethiopia's border with Sudan, the $5 billion dam will generate 6,000 megawatts of electricity annually. The project aims to turn Ethiopia into Africa's biggest hydroelectric exporter. But the dam has been controversial from the get-go.