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Kenya Power buys Electric Fleet in Shift to Clean Transport
Kenya Power will increase its ambitious transition to clean transportation over the next four years by purchasing a fleet of electric cars and motorcycles.
In order to start its transition to a fleet powered by clean energy, the state-owned power distributor issued an invitation to bid last week for the supply of 30 motorcycles, four light utility vehicles, and four double-cab pickup trucks.
By 2027, Kenya Power hopes to have a fully electric fleet. This ambitious goal will be met by a combination of purchasing new electric vehicles and retrofitting its current fleet of diesel and supercharged cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles.
As a result of the decision, it is the first State entity to begin the transition to phasing out fossil fuel-powered fleets in order to reduce environmental pollution.
“The company will gradually phase out fuel-powered vehicles and motorbikes from its fleet, in favour of electric-powered ones, as we move towards adopting sustainable ways of doing business,” Kenya Power says in its latest annual report.
As the company works to stay on track for a complete transition to electric mobility in the following four years, the utility says the cars and motorcycles should be delivered within the next six months.
In order to support clean transportation and reduce carbon emissions related to fossil fuels, Kenya is relying on the enormous potential of clean energy, particularly geothermal, solar, and wind.
According to official data, Kenya had 2,613.1 Megawatts of installed renewable energy in December of last year, or 76.93% of all installed capacity.
In order to capitalize on the anticipated increase in demand for clean mobility, Kenya Power is also implementing an electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Nairobi and Nakuru.
A number of start-ups and local businesses are investing in charging infrastructure and vehicle assembly, providing Kenya Power with a chance to increase its customer base.
