Kenya Solar PV Plant with Associated Power Distribution Network (Mini-Grids) - Cables and Conductors Supply

Project Information:

Project Name: 

Kenya Electricity Modernization Project

Design, Supply and Installation of 1175 kW AC ( 1410 kWp DC) Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Plants with Associated Power Distribution Network (Mini-Grids) in Selected    Un-electrified Locations in Lake Victoria Region (Lot-1), Coastal  and Northern Region (Lot-2)  in Kenya with 15 Years O&M Services & Reliable Supply of Power to the Consumers.

Owner: Rural Electrification Authority (REA)

Awarded Date: 2021.09

What We Supplied:

150 Sqmm AAC (Un-Insulated Compact Round Conductor)

4x120mm2, 0.6/1 kV, AL ABC Cable

4x95mm2, 0.6/1 kV, AL ABC Cable

4x70mm2, 0.6/1 kV, AL ABC Cable

3x70mm2, 6.35/11 kV, AL ABC Cable

3x150mm2, 6.35/11 kV, Copper XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC Cable

3x95mm2, 6.35/11 kV, Copper XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC Cable

4x120mm2, 0.6/1 kV, Copper XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC Cable

4x150mm2, 0.6/1 kV, Copper XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC Cable

4x240mm2, 0.6/1 kV, Copper XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC Cable

70 Sqmm Bare Copper Earthing Conductor

70mm² Earthing Cable ( PVC/PVC Sheathed)

120mm² ACSR conductor

Ground wire-ACSR 35/6mm²

70mm² Earthing Bared Conductor

Project News:

Companies or individuals interested in developing mini-grids to sell power to surrounding communities can now enjoy a 150 per cent tax rebate on their investments.

This is after the final changes to the Finance Act 2021, including removing the requirement that electricity from mini-grids must be supplied to the national grid to benefit from tax incentives on the equipment used, took effect this month.

An investor who incurs capital expenditure on building or machinery used for manufacture is entitled to an investment deduction equal to 100 per cent of the expenses.

The deduction increases to 150 per cent - meaning that the investor is allowed to add another 50 per cent of the cost incurred - if the building or machinery exceeds Sh200 million and is outside of Nairobi.

This comes at a time when Kenyans are grappling with intermittent power outages, inflaming an outcry against players in the power supply chain.

Initially, the prerequisite for mini-grid developers to enjoy tax incentives on their machinery was for them to supply the country’s sole power distributor Kenya Power.