KETRACO energizes Isinya–Konza Line to power technopolis
The project comprises a 98-kilometre double-circuit 400kV transmission line connecting Isinya and Konza, alongside a modern 400/132/66kV substation fitted with two 400/132kV, 350MVA transformers and two 132/66kV, 100MVA transformers. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has successfully energized the new 400kV Isinya–Konza Transmission Line and the Konza Substation, ensuring a stable power supply for the burgeoning Konza Technopolis and the surrounding lower eastern region.
- The project includes a 98-kilometre double-circuit 400kV line and a 400/132/66kV substation with four transformers.
- Key organization involved: KETRACO, with a statement from its Acting Managing Director, Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias.
- This energization strengthens the national grid's reliability and capacity to support Kenya's Vision 2030 development agenda and growing electricity demand.
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