Bamburi Cement Mombasa Solar PV Plant

14.5MW solar power, KES 400M annual savings, 30% grid independence, reduced carbon emissions

Bamburi Cement commenced construction of a 14.5MW solar photovoltaic power plant at its Mombasa factory in December 2023, through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with MOMNAI Energy Limited. The plant is part of Bamburi's strategy to meet approximately 30% of its total power supply from solar, saving about KES 400 million annually in electricity costs. Combined with a 5MW plant at the Nairobi grinding factory, the total solar investment produces 19.5MW. The shift to self-generated power reflects a broader trend among Kenya's industrial consumers moving away from the expensive national grid.

One of Kenya's largest industrial solar installations, signaling the cement industry's transition toward renewable energy self-sufficiency.