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Kenya's Geothermal Plants Rely on Lake Naivasha for Cooling
Original: Kenya Geothermal Plants Lean on Lake Naivasha for Cooling
Kenya's geothermal power plants depend on water drawn from Lake Naivasha for cooling operations, according to an Environment+Energy Leader report. The plant operators and lake water users are now competing for a critical resource, raising concerns about sustainability of Kenya's leading renewable energy source and the health of one of the country's most important freshwater lakes.
Why now: Concerns about water usage and sustainability of geothermal energy in a water-stressed region
Evidence
- Kenya Geothermal Plants Lean on Lake Naivasha for Cooling · Environment+Energy Leader
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