Kenya, Eurus Launch Meru Hybrid

Key Figures & Findings: President William Ruto has officially unlocked the $250 million Meru Energy Park by issuing 10,807 title deeds in Tigania West,  enabling lease agreements with over 2,500 local landowners. The project will be developed by Hewani Energy, a subsidiary of Japan’s Eurus Energy, in collaboration with South Africa’s Seriti Green and the Meru Investment and Development Corporation (MIDC), a county-owned entity established to attract large-scale infrastructure investment. The Meru Energy Park will be Africa’s first hybrid facility combining wind, solar, and battery storage in a single grid-connected operation.

Statistics & Insights: The facility will generate 220 megawatts of electricity with 20 wind turbines and more than 40,000 solar panels. The project aims to supply affordable clean energy to over 200,000 households, helping meet Kenya’s growing electricity demand while lowering emissions.

Future Implications: Construction is expected to begin in 2025, with energy delivery projected by 2026. The hybrid model could serve as a scalable template for decentralized clean power deployment across East Africa.

Source: The Nation