Kenya Producing Approximately 93% of Its Electricity from Renewable Sources
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TLDR
- Kenya produces approximately 93% of its electricity from renewable sources.
- This high percentage positions Kenya favorably to attract investments in data centers.
- The demand for electricity for data centers in Africa is expected to increase from 0.4 GW to 2.2 GW by 2030.
- Despite its renewable energy capacity, Africa only accounts for about 0.6% of the global data center capacity.
- The shift in data center location preferences is driven by the need for reliable and affordable electricity rather than proximity to cities.