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GDC Secures €5Million Grant In Baringo-Silali Block

GDC Secures €5 Million Grant for Groundbreaking Geothermal Project By: Robert Buluma In a groundbreaking development for Kenya's energy sector, the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has recently clinched a staggering €5 million grant from the Green Resilient Electricity System Programme. This pivotal grant, part of a larger EUR 20 million allocation for Kenya, heralds a new era of sustainable energy initiatives in the region. The focal point of this windfall is the ambitious Baringo-Silali geothermal project, a venture poised to redefine Kenya's energy landscape. With an emphasis on capacity building in sustainable project management, GDC is primed to ensure the seamless execution of this endeavor, marking a significant stride towards harnessing the potential of geothermal energy. The launch of the Green Resilient Electricity System Programme saw luminaries from the European Commission and Kenya's Ministry of Energy converge in Nairobi, underscoring the program's glo

XGS Raises $20 Million For US Geothermal Pilot Project

"Revolutionizing Energy: The Geothermal Breakthrough Shaking Up California" By : Robert Buluma In the sun-drenched landscapes of California, where solar panels gleam and wind turbines dance, a quiet revolution is underway, and it's not fueled by rays or gusts—it's powered by the Earth itself. Meet  XGS Energy, a trailblazing geothermal technology company on the brink of changing the energy game as we know it. With a recent infusion of USD 20 million in funding, they're poised to unleash their groundbreaking Thermal Reach Enhancement (TRE) technology onto the world stage, starting with a pioneering project right here in the Golden State. Imagine a future where clean, renewable energy flows effortlessly, not just when the sun shines or the wind blows, but around the clock, rain or shine. That's the promise of XGS ' innovative approach, tapping into the Earth's natural heat reservoirs to deliver a consistent, carbon-free energy supply. But this isn'