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Kenya Launches $130M Solar-Plus-Storage Tender: 42.5MW PV + 4.5MWh BESS

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Kenya Electricity Generating Co. (KenGen) has recently launched an international tender for the SEVEN FORKS solar PV project, with a total investment of $130 million funded by the French Development Agency (AFD). 


The project scope includes a 42.5MW solar power plant, 3MW/4.5MWh energy storage system, and 132kV transmission/substation facilities.

 

Bidding requirements mandate that participants:


Hold valid ISO triple system certifications (Quality/Environmental/OHS)


Submit signed Integrity Declaration,Accept AFD's anti-corruption policy audits


Financial qualifications require:


≥$100M average annual revenue (past 3 years),≥$13M available working capital


Debt-to-asset ratio <6x,Current ratio >1


Up to 7 prequalified bidders will be shortlisted. The submission deadline is 29 July 2025 at 10:00 EAT (East Africa Time).