Lake Turkana Wind Power Project – Powering Kenya with Clean Energy 🌍⚡
Located in Loiyangalani District, Marsabit County, Kenya, the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project consists of 365 wind turbines (850kW each) and a high-voltage substation linked to the Kenyan national grid.
This 310MW wind farm delivers reliable, low-cost, green energy, providing power to one million Kenyan homes, driving sustainability and energy security.
After a significant investment in the initial road construction to transport 365 wind turbines across the 250 km wind farm, the roads now require an upgrade to ensure long-term durability.
In total, 1,095 blades (55m each) and 365 towers (36m each) were transported along these gravel roads, subjecting them to extreme wear and tear. Enhancing these roads will improve accessibility, reduce maintenance, and support continued efficient operations for Kenya’s largest wind power project.
Lake Turkana Wind Power Project – Sustainable Road Stabilization with EBS 🌍💨
Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) sought a cost-effective, long-term solution to protect their infrastructure investment and enhance the road network for improved efficiency and reduced maintenance.
The Solution: Engineered Base Stabilizer (EBS) for Road Stabilization
✔ Site Assessment (October 2017) – Soil Solutions conducted a thorough evaluation and developed a sustainable road stabilization plan.
✔ 50 km Road Network Upgrade – EBS Surface Seal was applied to prevent erosion, material loss, and dust generation, ensuring greater turbine efficiency.
✔ Integration of RSL Recycler Machine – Recommended to ensure a cost-effective and efficient project execution.
Project Execution
📍 May 2018 – Site Inspection
🔹 Evaluated the road conditions to determine the required preparation methodology.
📍 August 2018 – EBS Application
🔹 Surface preparation: Ripped, shaped for drainage, and compacted to a smooth finish.
🔹 EBS Soil Stabilizer applied in multiple coats until the point of refusal was reached.
🔹 Allowed to penetrate and cure before reopening for traffic.
Results: Durable, Maintenance-Free Roads
✅ Dust-Free Surface – Eliminates wind and vehicle-generated dust, improving air quality and turbine efficiency.
✅ Erosion & Material Loss Prevention – Ensures long-term road stability.
✅ Improved Safety & Performance – Skid-resistant, non-slippery, and UV/water-resistant.
✅ Enhanced Load-Bearing Capacity – Prevents potholes, rutting, and corrugation.
✅ Eco-Friendly & Cost-Effective – Reduced maintenance and environmental impact.
📍 April 2019 – Inspection (9 Months Later)
🔹 No maintenance required – Roads remained intact with zero signs of erosion, potholes, rutting, or dust.
The EBS Surface Seal has provided LTWP with a highly durable, dust-free, and maintenance-free road network, ensuring greater efficiency and sustainability for the wind farm.
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EBS Surface Sealed Roads – No Grading, No Watering, Minimal Maintenance 🚜💡
The EBS Surface Seal is specifically designed to eliminate the need for watering or grading, ensuring a low-maintenance, long-lasting road surface.
✔ No Grading Required – Maintains its integrity and smoothness without routine reworking.
✔ No Watering Needed – Saves millions of liters of water while keeping roads dust-free.
✔ Minimal Maintenance – After 18 months (or as needed), a light maintenance coat of EBS may be applied at a reduced rate to further extend performance.
This proven solution reduces operational costs, enhances road durability, and supports sustainable infrastructure development.
