In November of 2019, Jeanette joined Windlab as the only Black female Project Developer working on Africa’s first of its kind renewable power project, Meru County Energy Park. The $150 million project is an innovative 90 MW power project that combines wind turbines, solar PV technology, and battery storage capabilities. The multimillion-dollar project involves over 1,700 landowners with approximately 27% of the owners being women who will receive income over the lifetime of the project. Jeanette has successfully worked with senior management to ensure that women empowerment and women led companies are given preferential procurement during feasibility and construction phases, in addition to ensuring that women’s voices will be represented in the Community Trust which is responsible for developing projects in Education, Health, Agriculture, and Access to Clean Water. This year, Jeanette was chosen out of 200 candidates to represent the Kenyan emerging market at this year’s Women in Wind Global Leadership program hosted by the Global Wind Energy Council.
