Le Kenya en pourparlers avec une entreprise turque pour des centrales électriques flottantes

Le Kenya est en discussions avancées avec Karpowership pour déployer des centrales électriques flottantes et atténuer les pénuries d'électricité à l'échelle nationale.

Le gouvernement kenyan mène des pourparlers avec la société Karpowership, basée à Istanbul, depuis 2024. L'entreprise exploite 45 navires capables de générer plus de 8 000 mégawatts et peut mettre en service une centrale en moins de 30 jours.

La demande de pointe a atteint un record de 2,4 gigawatts en 2025. Un moratoire sur les nouveaux accords énergétiques, en vigueur de 2018 à novembre 2025, a limité la croissance de l'offre. La capacité sous contrat s'élève à 2,9 gigawatts, tandis que la marge de réserve n'est que de 2,3 pour cent.

Le projet devait initialement débuter d'ici décembre 2026. Il est perçu comme une mesure temporaire visant à stabiliser le réseau électrique jusqu'à ce que des projets à plus long terme soient opérationnels.

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