Exergy International has entered into a cooperation agreement with RentCo Africa Limited, an energy leasing firm in Kenya. Under the agreement, Exergy will supply eight ORC power plants for RentCo's geothermal power generation project in the Olkaria field.
The ORC units will collectively offer a generation capacity of approximately 30 megawatts electrical (MWe).
Exergy will also contribute its technical expertise in geothermal binary power plant design and maintenance, utilizing its Radial Outflow Turbine (ROT) technology.
This collaboration aims to enhance RentCo's geothermal operations and expand the power generation capacity of the Olkaria field by 67 MWe through a combination of flash and ORC technologies.
Luca Pozzoni, General Manager of Exergy, commented, “We are delighted to begin this collaboration with RentCo, which we believe will yield positive outcomes for the development of renewable energy in Kenya and other African regions. Africa holds substantial renewable energy potential, and we are deeply committed to helping harness this potential with our technology and expertise. Our aim is to contribute to a smooth clean energy transition in Africa, improving electricity access for an increasing number of people across the continent.”
Erdogan Arpaci, General Manager of Exergy Turkey and responsible for Africa market development, added, “I am pleased to have reached this agreement with RentCo. It is the culmination of our ongoing efforts and the valuable relationships that Exergy has cultivated in the East African market over several years. I am confident that numerous promising projects can be realized in this region through collaboration among financial investors, institutions, and technology providers.”
