• The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has made a bold leap into the future of clean energy by commissioning its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a move aimed at supplying uninterrupted renewable power to its modular data center. 
  • The project represents a change in Kenya's energy story, as traditional power companies are now using cutting-edge technologies to promote digital transformation in addition to electricity supply.

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has made a bold leap into the future of clean energy by commissioning its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on July 30, 2025, a move aimed at supplying uninterrupted renewable power to its modular data center.

This development places KenGen among the pioneers in Kenya’s energy sector embracing cutting-edge technology to support digital infrastructure using sustainable power sources.

Installed in KenGen's Nairobi headquarters, the BESS is intended to provide the company's 52-kilowatt modular data center with electricity continuously and steadily, guaranteeing no outages even during grid variations.

The solution demonstrates the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint while satisfying the needs of a world that is increasingly becoming more digital.

“As Kenya accelerates its adoption of clean technologies, KenGen’s investment in battery storage positions the company at the forefront of Africa’s energy transition to meet emerging national and regional needs,” said the organization in an official statement.

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This initiative is part of KenGen’s broader strategy to integrate renewable energy and smart technologies into its operations under the "Good to Great (G2G) 2024–2034" roadmap. The plan aims to roll out additional battery storage capacities across the country to support grid reliability, clean energy use, and internal resilience.

Eng. Peter Njenga, the Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KenGen, has emphasized the significance of this investment by noting that integrating battery storage into their data infrastructure, they were not only reducing their carbon footprint but also showcasing how energy utilities are able to lead in sustainable innovation.

Managing Director and CEO of KenGen, Eng. Peter Njenga (Photo | Courtesy: KenGen Kenya)


The project represents a change in Kenya's energy story, as traditional power companies are now using cutting-edge technologies to promote digital transformation in addition to electricity supply.

The successful introduction of this pilot system is anticipated to open the door for comparable initiatives across the country, particularly in vital industries where data dependability is crucial, like healthcare, finance, and telecommunications.

With this launch, KenGen has reaffirmed its leadership in championing climate-smart technologies and set a benchmark for other institutions across Africa looking to align energy with sustainability.