Kenya, Other Top 9 Countries that Produce Geothermal Power Globally, Amount of Energy
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Data from the ThinkGeoEnergy report indicates that geothermal energy production globally reached a capacity of 16,873 MW in 2024.
The report shows that 35 countries worldwide produce geothermal energy. One of these countries is Kenya, which is the leading producer in Africa.
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However, out of the 16,873 MW produced globally, 93% of geothermal power capacity comes from Kenya and nine other countries, the top producers globally.
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) Managing Director and CEO Peter Njenga said the global recognition in Geothermal development has strengthened Kenya and earned the company's trust in markets across Africa and beyond.
"As a result, KenGen is now exporting its geothermal knowledge and technical know-how to support energy development in other countries, helping to shape a cleaner, more reliable energy future for the continent," Njenga.
The CEO noted that the company is steadily expanding its footprint beyond electricity generation by exploring new business opportunities that tap into our rich experience and technical expertise, for sustainable growth, both locally and across borders.
Below is the list of to ten geothermal energy producers in the world and their installed capacity:
The United States of America (USA) produces 3,937 MW of geothermal energy.
According to the report, the U.S. continues to lead globally in geothermal installed capacity.
Indonesia has a geothermal energy installation capacity of 2,653 MW.
The Indonesian government added Sorik Marapi Unit 5, Salak, and Lahendong expansions to enhance the production capacity.
Philippines is the third-largest producer of geothermal energy, with a capacity of 1,984 MW.
The country enhanced its capacity through expansion at the Tiwi, Palayan, and Biliran projects.
Turkey produces geothermal energy with an installation capacity of 1,734 MW.
The country boasts new plants such as GreenEco 7, Open Mountain T-01, and Hez Morali contributed to growth.
New Zealand has a geothermal power production capacity of 1,207 MW.
In 2024, the country commissioned the Tauhara II plant, which produces 174 MW and is the largest single addition globally.
Kenya is the leading producer of geothermal energy in Africa, with an installed capacity of 985 MW.
ThinkGeoEnergy noted that Kenya inches closer to joining the “1 GW Club,” with progress at Menengai and other projects.
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Mexico produces a geothermal energy capacity of 976 MW.
The country undertook minor updates and confirmations to align with current trends in the geothermal sector.
Italy produces geothermal energy with an installed capacity of 916 MW.
The geothermal energy installed capacity in Iceland is 786 MW and includes expansions like Reykjanes.
Japan closes the list of top ten countries with a geothermal energy production capacity of 601 MW.
The country boasts projects like Appi, Suginoi, and Minami-Kayabe, adding to its capacity.
Meanwhile, Kenya received support from the United Kingdom to complete the Menengai geothermal project.
The KSh 13.5 billion project in Nakuru is expected to provide reliable energy to 700,000 Kenyans.
The project was estimated to add 35 MW to the country's geothermal energy installed capacity.
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