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Geothermal Investment Opportunities in Kenya: Why Global Investors Are Watching Africa

Geothermal Investment Opportunities in Kenya: Why Global Investors Are Watching Africa By: Robert Buluma   The center of gravity in the global geothermal energy industry is shifting. For decades, Iceland, the United States, and Indonesia have dominated the narrative of geothermal power. But in 2026, a new epicenter is emerging: the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. The evidence is unmistakable. In April 2026, Kenya officially surpassed 1,000 megawatts of installed geothermal capacity, cementing its status as the 7th largest geothermal producer globally and the undisputed leader in Africa. At the World Geothermal Congress 2026 in Calgary, Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority issued a direct call to global financiers and developers to participate in what is rapidly becoming the world’s most dynamic geothermal frontier. For institutional investors, infrastructure funds, and independent power producers seeking stable, long-term yields in renewable energy, the thesis is compelli...
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Tender for Closed‑Loop Geothermal Well Drilling at Four Locations in Croati

Croatia’s Geothermal Breakthrough: €30 Million EU Call Launched for Four New Wells in Velika Gorica, Osijek, Vinkovci, and Zaprešić (Croatia) By Robert Buluma   ZAGREB, June 12, 2026 – Just days after the official opening of a landmark €30 million tender for geothermal well drilling, Croatia is cementing its position as a regional powerhouse in renewable heating. The Ministry of Economy announced on June 2, 2026, the launch of the call for project proposals under reference PK.3.2.01 – Investment in Geothermal Energy, a move that transforms years of exploratory research into tangible, shovel-ready infrastructure. The call, which opened on June 3, 2026, at 12:00 CET and will close on June 30, 2026, at 16:00 CET, designates a single eligible applicant: the Hydrocarbons Agency of Croatia (Agencija za ugljikovodike) . With a total non-repayable grant of €30,000,000 from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF ), the project will finance the drilling of four additional geothermal we...
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Geothermal Direct Use, Securing Heat,Sustainable Systems, Strong Communities In Iceland

Beyond Electricity: Iceland's Masterclass in People-Centered Geothermal Direct Use By: Robert Buluma   When most people hear "geothermal energy," they think of power plants, steam turbines, and electricity generation. But Iceland—the undisputed world leader in geothermal utilization—has spent nearly a century proving that the real magic happens when you stop thinking about megawatts and start thinking about people. While the rest of the world has been fixated on using geothermal resources solely to spin turbines, Iceland has built an entire social and economic fabric around the direct use of geothermal heat. From heating homes and melting street snow to growing tomatoes in the dead of winter and drying fish without fossil fuels, the Icelandic model offers a compelling blueprint for any nation sitting on geothermal potential. The lesson is simple but profound: electricity is just one product. Heat is the real treasure. This article explores how Iceland built resilient, com...
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Clean Energy Alliance Signs Exclusive Letters of Intent with GreenFire Energy, Ignis H2 Energy, and TLS Geothermics to Advance Geothermal Commitment

Always-On Earth: How a California Energy Alliance Is Betting Big on Geothermal to Reach 100% Renewables by 2035 By Robert Buluma  June 12, 2026 For years, the clean energy debate has been dominated by two icons of the new economy: the solar farm and the wind turbine. They are visible, rapidly deployable, and have driven down the cost of renewable electricity to historic lows. But they carry an inherent weakness – intermittency. The sun sets. The wind lulls. And when that happens, the grid must scramble for backup, often turning to natural gas. On June 11, 2026, the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) , a community choice aggregator serving North San Diego County, announced a decisive move to solve that problem. By signing four exclusive letters of intent (LOIs) with three geothermal developers – GreenFire Energy Inc ., Ignis H2 Energy Inc ., and TLS Geothermics – CEA is placing a multi-megawatt bet on the heat beneath our feet. The goal: to build an “always-on” backbone of clean, firm pow...
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POWERCHINA's Geothermal Power Plant Rehabilitation Project in Kenya Successfully Connected to the National Grid

Beyond the Kilowatt: Why PowerChina’s Geothermal Grid Connection in Kenya is a Milestone for Africa’s Baseload Renewables By : Robert Buluma   Analysis | June 10, 2026 The recent grid connection of Unit 3 at the Olkaria I Geothermal Power Plant — Africa’s first geothermal facility — has been announced as a routine project update. But beneath the press release lies a much deeper story: one about technology transfer, grid stability, and the quiet maturation of East Africa’s renewable energy backbone. 1. The Technical Feat: Why "First Attempt" Grid Connection Matters The article highlights that the unit achieved grid connection on its first attempt. In complex thermal-renewable hybrid plants (geothermal steam turbines are closer to thermal than solar/wind in behavior), a flawless start is rare. · What this implies: PowerChina’s team didn’t just replace pipes; they likely reprogrammed or recalibrated the control logic, protective relays, and synchronizing systems to match Kenya’...
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