Kenya’s transition toward renewable energy reached a significant milestone in the second half of 2025, with wind energy contributing a total of 1,013.43 GWh to the interconnected grid.
This output accounted for 12.98% of the country’s total electricity mix between July and December, cementing wind power as a critical pillar of the national energy strategy.
The performance data, released by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, showcases a period of steady production punctuated by a major surge in the fourth quarter.
The data reveals that wind generation remained relatively stable throughout the third quarter. Production started at 165.51 GWh in July before a slight dip to 154.99 GWh in August.
September and October saw a gradual recovery, with outputs recorded at 161.97 GWh and 162.80 GWh, respectively. These figures indicate a consistent baseline of wind-driven power available to the national grid during the drier months of the year.
The highlight of the period occurred in November 2025, when wind energy production spiked dramatically to 216.39 GWh. This peak represents the most productive month of the half-year cycle, likely driven by favourable seasonal wind patterns.
However, this momentum eased by the end of the year, with December recording 151.77 GWh, the lowest monthly output of the review period.
Despite these fluctuations, the overall contribution of over 1,000 GWh highlights the increasing reliability of wind farms in diversifying Kenya’s energy portfolio and reducing reliance on non-renewable sources.
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