Olkaria
| Olkaria | |
|---|---|
Construction in Olkaria, 2011 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) |
| Coordinates | 0°53′09″S 36°16′12″E / 0.885737°S 36.269989°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kenya |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Volcanic complex |
| Last eruption | 1770 ± 50 years |
The Olkaria Area is a region located immediately to the south of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, Africa. It is geothermally active and is being used to generate clean electric power. The region has an estimated potential of 2,000 MW. This is almost double the maximum daily electricity peak demand recorded in 2008/2009 for the entire country.