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EXERGY INTERNATIONAL, a leading provider of clean energy technologies and advanced geothermal power systems, is placing East Africa at the centre of its international growth strategy with the establishment of EXERGY EAST AFRICA LTD. in Nairobi.

The new company creates a permanent local presence in one of the continent’s key markets for geothermal power, renewable energy and industrial energy efficiency. The new company marks a significant step in EXERGY’s international development and follows several years of market assessment and business development across Africa. From Nairobi, EXERGY will work more closely with customers, project developers, industrial partners and institutions, gaining a deeper understanding of market requirements and providing direct support throughout the development of new energy projects.

With exceptional renewable resources and rapidly growing electricity demand, Africa is one of the most attractive markets for energy and infrastructure development. Private-sector clean energy investment in Africa almost tripled, from approximately USD 17 billion in 2019 to nearly USD 40 billion in 2024. However, investment remains below the levels needed to support future demand and achieve the continent’s energy and development objectives, leaving considerable opportunities for new projects, technologies and long-term industrial partnerships.

Kenya: a regional renewable energy leader

EXERGY selected Kenya as the base for its East African operations because of the country’s established renewable energy ecosystem, strategic regional position and recognised leadership in geothermal development. The country is already the world’s sixth-largest geothermal market, with around 980 MW of installed capacity and an estimated potential of up to 10 GW. Across the wider East African Rift System, largely untapped geothermal resources have been estimated at up to 20 GW. Together with growing opportunities in solar power, energy storage and industrial energy efficiency, this creates a broader market for technologies that can provide reliable power generation, improve efficiency and reduce emissions.