Kenya Data Networks Opts for Solar Energy

About KDN: It is one of the first companies to invest in network infrastructure in Kenya, laying fibre before the Seacom cable arrived. It provides internet services to businesses and individuals. Well their Butterfly wifi initiative was flaky at times, but quite bold at the time (early 2008). I wonder how the service is stacking up against competition from the likes of Yu, Safaricom 3G etc?

Via Kenya Capital Investment Group

Kenya Data Networks, has opted to solve their energy problems by tapping the power of the sun. The KDN solar power plant generates 10MW of power, enough to buffer it from fluctuations in the grid which result in frequent brown outs. Last year, the cost of electricity increased by over 51% so its not only good for the environment, but I am sure it makes a whole lot of sense for the balance sheet of KDN. From the video they are already saving 50% on their electricity bill, I think this is a good example to other companies that they too can embrace renewable energy. Now if only Kengen could make plans to create a smart grid that allows netmetering…

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8 Responses to “Kenya Data Networks Opts for Solar Energy”

mshairi (mshairi) July 27th, 2009 at 8:30 am

#Afromusing: #Kenya Data Networks Opts for #Solar Energy http://tinyurl.com/m4rkry #green

sociolingo (socioLingo Africa) July 27th, 2009 at 8:34 am

RT @mshairi #Afromusing: #Kenya Data Networks Opts for #Solar Energy http://tinyurl.com/m4rkry #green

murithiB (Murithi Borona) July 29th, 2009 at 6:58 am

@nashipaic @kahenya on pc, yes/maybe, on mobile, different story esp. with #mobilepress. see http://bit.ly/KIuTA on a mobile device

AfricaMars August 6th, 2009 at 11:14 am

This is surely a good example for tech companies that they too can embrace a renewable energy source. We also have power problems where we are based and we are just a startup, our location is very vital because we are into webcasting and we have to be located in a place where we can receive broadcast from some African TV channels. To overcome our power problems (and go green in the process, we are following the path of renewable energy by installing solar panels at our data center. Where we can still receive signal from Kenya, Nigeria and more.

Simon August 24th, 2009 at 11:41 am

Can this be adapted for GSM masts and base stations?

Jellyfish August 29th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

I think KPLC is the one charged with developing a smart grid. I also think it is very important to consider renewable super or megagrids to transmit bulk green energy long distance. KDN’s example needs to be emulated by all Kenyan firms to mitigate the problem of expensive grid power & as backup for power rationing.

Dave from Build Solar Panels September 11th, 2009 at 5:35 pm

Solar power is definitely the way to go and the amazing thing is that it doesnt have to be expensive either.

Anthony Ngetich September 18th, 2009 at 9:07 am

Its a good idea for KDN to install solar panels at there centers to overcome power problems It is also a challenge to power souces to look for means and ways of the strengh of solar panels especially to drive more machines.
KDN;- With the installation of viber optics,how would it affect the current technology? would its services be lower than in the current status? would it have the sideeffect to human being?

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