Kenya Power warns solar and wind surge is raising grid-stability costs

Kenya Power said the intermittent output of wind and solar forces the system to dispatch and pay other generators to cushion sudden changes. Managing Director Joseph Siror pointed to global benchmarks of roughly 15% of firm grid capacity for variable renewables, while Kenya's current take-or-pay arrangements have pushed the share above 20%. The warning is important because Kenya is approaching the point where additional renewable capacity needs stronger balancing tools, storage, grid upgrades and revised procurement rules.