Kenya Solar Water Farm Project

In Kenya, over 50 million people live without reliable access to safe drinking water, with 41% of the population relying on unsafe sources. Open water supplies are often contaminated, forcing many rural households to depend on boiling water as their only option for safe consumption.

GivePower has developed an innovative solution: solar-powered desalination plants that deliver clean, safe drinking water to coastal communities. These plants use photovoltaic cells to power advanced desalination technology, providing thousands of households with a sustainable and reliable source of potable water.

CO2balance is proud to partner with GivePower, an award-winning non-profit that implements clean energy solutions across the Global South. Through carbon finance, we help cover the ongoing operational and maintenance costs of these plants, ensuring that cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions remain accessible and sustainable for the communities that need them most. 

Project Impacts and Benefits

Since its launch in September 2020, the project has delivered the following impacts for communities in coastal Kenya: 

Climate Action (SDG 13): The project prevents almost 27,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year by reducing the need to boil unsafe water, directly contributing to global climate goals.

Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3): In 2023 alone, over 37,000 additional people gained access to safe drinking water through the project, significantly reducing the risk of waterborne diseases.

Gender Equality (SDG 5): Households save more than two hours every day that was previously spent collecting water. This has a particularly positive impact on women and girls, freeing up time for education, livelihoods, and other opportunities.

Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6): Almost 40,000 individuals now enjoy reliable access to clean, safe water, improving daily living conditions and strengthening community resilience.

Certification documents for this project are available in the Gold Standard Impact Registry

Vintages of credits: 2022
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