In a significant step toward low-carbon agriculture, Kenya Nut Company and TalusAg have commissioned a green ammonia production system in Naivasha, powered entirely by a 2.1 MW solar farm. The system currently produces about one tonne of green ammonia per day, each tonne preventing up to eight tonnes of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere.
This first-of-its-kind facility provides a local, renewable alternative to imported fertilisers, helping farmers access cleaner and more predictable inputs. The 15-year fixed-price agreement between the partners demonstrates a practical pathway to long-term affordability and supply security.
Aligned with Kenya’s Green Hydrogen Strategy & Roadmap (2023), the project highlights how renewable hydrogen technologies can strengthen both energy independence and agricultural productivity.
With its scalable design, the Naivasha pilot points toward a new class of decentralised, solar-driven production units, capable of reshaping how fertilisers are produced and distributed across the continent.