Empowering a Greener Kenya
Overview
Since 2020, SIC has been at the forefront of advancing Kenya’s clean-energy transition through a landmark 400 MW Solar PV and BESS project in collaboration with local and international partners.
Comprising two power plants, the Narok site integrates a 100 MW solar PV with a 100 MWh battery energy storage system, while the Suswa plant scales up to 300 MW of solar PV capacity paired with 300 MWh of storage.
Together, these assets deliver dispatchable, renewable power to Kenya’s grid, enhance system resilience, and pave the way for future large-scale hybrid projects across East Africa.
Quick Facts
Project information
Masai Narok
Masai Suswa
Technologies Used
Capacity
Status
COD
Investment
Solar PV & BESS
100MW/100MWh
Advanced Development
Q4 2026
USD 146 million
Solar PV & BESS
300MW/300MWh
Advanced Development
Q2 2027
USD 430 million
Partners
Communities
Securing project land involved rigorous engagement with Kenya’s Land Control Boards (LCBs) across Narok and Suswa counties.
For the Narok & Suswa site, we obtained formal LCB consent in XXXX, registering leases for all designated parcels following extensive due diligence. The land acquisition is aligned with Kenya’s Community Land Act.
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the 400 MW Solar Project evaluates the potential environmental and social impacts associated with the construction, operation, and decommissioning phases of the project.
The assessment identifies key impacts such as vegetation clearance, displacement of local communities, and waste generation, while also highlighting the project’s benefits, including job creation, renewable energy generation, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Mitigation measures, such as re-vegetation programs, resettlement action plans, and waste recycling, are proposed to address adverse effects.
Where land acquisition impacted local communities, we implemented a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) that outlines the framework for addressing displacement and livelihood impacts on affected persons within the project area.
It includes provisions for fair compensation, livelihood restoration, and community engagement to ensure transparency and equity.
The RAP adheres to national and international standards, such as the Kenyan Land Act and IFC Performance Standards, and emphasizes participatory processes to safeguard the rights and well-being of displaced individuals.
The EIA ensures compliance with Kenya’s Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) and aligns with national policies on sustainable energy development.
Aligned with Global Goals
