Kenya's geothermal energy generation showed fluctuating but strong output from the financial year 2020/21 through 2024/25.
Geothermal energy, which utilises heat from the Earth to generate electricity, is a key component of the country’s power infrastructure, with geothermal power plants operating as crucial base load facilities.
In the 2020/21 financial year, generation stood at 5,033.69 GWh, which then saw a slight dip to 4,953.15 GWh in 2021/22.
The generation rebounded significantly in 2022/23, reaching its peak in the recorded period at 6,035.00 GWh.
This major increase was followed by a modest decline to 5,707.71 GWh in 2023/24. The final figure for 2024/25 showed a marginal rise, settling at 5,718.15 GWh.
Overall, the variation in the annual energy generated is primarily attributed to corresponding variations in the national electricity demand. The trend confirms geothermal's vital, high-capacity role in powering the nation.
