SMEs Urged to Adopt Green Energy to Cut Manufacturing Costs
Safer Power Group Chief Executive Dalmus Mbai said large-scale manufacturing operations can operate entirely on renewable energy, citing the company's model as one that could be replicated across Kenya's industrial sector.
Nairobi, Kenya - Small and medium-sized manufacturers in Kenya are being urged to adopt renewable energy sources to cut production costs, improve reliability and support sustainable growth in the industrial sector. During Safer Power Group's 10th anniversary celebrations in Machakos County, Governor Wavinya Ndeti emphasized the limitations of relying on fossil fuels and the strained national grid, stating that energy costs are often a significant portion of small manufacturers' operational expenses.
Decentralized green energy solutions like rooftop solar installations and localized mini-grids offer affordable, predictable, and uninterrupted power, Ndeti explained. These solutions can help businesses lower overheads, boost profit margins, scale production, and generate employment opportunities. The governor also highlighted Machakos County's investment in solarization, citing clean energy powering essential services such as hospitals, boreholes, and public street lighting.
Safer Power Group CEO Dalmus Mbai stated that large-scale manufacturing operations can operate entirely on renewable energy, citing his company's green hydrogen technologies as a forward-looking commitment to reshape Kenya's transport, power generation, and industrial sectors. The CEO emphasized the company's 100% green-powered off-grid manufacturing facility and its efforts to develop Kenya's green hydrogen ecosystem through proof-of-concept projects, strategic roadmaps, and collaborations with government and industry stakeholders.
The event also saw the presence of a representative from the United Nations Global Compact, officials from the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and managers from leading banking institutions.
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