Solar and Energy Solutions

We handle every stage of your solar and energy project, from assessing your current consumption to designing the optimal power setup, installing the equipment, and maintaining it for years to come.

Step 1: Energy Audit & Site Assessment

Every energy solution begins with understanding your specific consumption patterns and site conditions. We conduct a comprehensive energy audit to:

• Measure your current electricity consumption and peak demand
• Identify which loads can be solar-powered (pumps, heating, lighting)
• Assess your site’s solar irradiance and available installation space
• Determine whether grid, solar, or a hybrid generator setup is most cost-effective

This assessment ensures you invest in the right technology—not more than you need, and not less than your operation requires.

Step 2: Custom System Design

Based on your energy audit results, we design a system tailored to your site. This includes:

• Solar array sizing to meet your daily pumping or heating requirements
• Battery storage (if required) for extended operation beyond daylight hours
• Generator sizing for backup or hybrid operation
• Controller and inverter selection with MPPT technology for maximum efficiency

We calculate the return on investment for each option, so you can make a fully informed decision.

Step 3: Supply & Installation

We supply and install all components, using trusted brands and equipment designed for Kenyan conditions. Our installations include proper mounting, wiring, protection systems, and integration with your existing water infrastructure.

Step 4: Testing & Commissioning

Every system is tested and calibrated before handover. We verify solar output, pump performance, and generator operation under load. We also train your team on operation and basic maintenance.

Step 5: Ongoing Support

We offer maintenance, performance monitoring, and emergency repair services to keep your solar and generator systems operating at peak efficiency.

Our Solar & Energy Solutions

Solar Water Pumping

Solar-powered pumping is now firmly established as the technology of choice for water supply in remote off-grid applications, and increasingly for general pumping duties where grid power is expensive or unreliable. In Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions, the government’s KOSAP project is currently constructing 57 solar-powered boreholes in Isiolo and Tana River alone, with hundreds more planned nationwide.

How it works: Solar photovoltaic modules generate DC electricity that powers a submersible pump directly, no batteries required for daytime pumping. Water is pumped from the borehole into storage tanks, providing a reliable supply even when the grid fails.

Key advantages:

• Zero fuel costs after installation
• No grid dependency — ideal for remote farms and boreholes
• Low maintenance — no fuel delivery, no engine servicing
• 25+ year lifespan for solar modules

Typical systems we install:

Application                         Daily Output                 Typical Head

Domestic borehole             3–6 m³/day                     30–60m

Farm irrigation                   10–15 m³/day                  40–100m

Commercial/Industrial      15+ m³/day                    80–110m+

Systems are available in kit form (including pump, PV modules, cables, and controller) or as fully installed solutions.

Solar Water Heating & Pool Heating

Water heating typically accounts for 30–40% of a household or hotel’s energy bill. Solar water heating eliminates most of that cost by using free energy from the sun.

How it works: Solar collectors (vacuum tubes or flat panels) absorb solar radiation and transfer heat to water stored in an insulated tank. A thermosyphon or pumped circulation system moves water between the collectors and the tank.

Typical systems we install:

System Size   Household Size   Daily Heat Output       Typical Price Range

150L              3–5 people             5.6–8.3 kWh                   KSh 125,000–145,000
200L             5–7 people             7.4–11.2 kWh                  KSh 125,000–145,000
300L            8–10 people           11.2–16.7 kWh                   Higher capacity

Vacuum tube systems are particularly effective in Kenya’s climate, with five-year guarantees on tanks and heating tubes. For hotels and clubs, larger arrays can be designed to meet pool heating and domestic hot water requirements.

Backup Generators

When solar and storage cannot meet demand, or when critical operations absolutely cannot stop, a backup generator provides the reliability you need.

We supply and install Perkins-powered diesel generators, known for durability, fuel efficiency, and readily available spare parts. These units are available in a range of capacities, from small commercial units to large industrial sets.

Perkins generator specifications (sample range):

Model Power                               Output Engine              Fuel Consumption (75% load)
DGP12 12 kW                             403A15G2                        ~3.1 L/hr
DGP24 24 kW                             1103A33G3                     ~5 L/hr
DGP48 48 kW                            1103A33TG2                  ~10 L/hr
DGP80 80 kW                           1104C44TAG2                ~17 L/hr

Perkins generators come with digital control modules, automatic shutdown protection, and sound-attenuated enclosures for quiet operation. Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) options allow seamless switchover during grid failures.

Important cost consideration: Diesel in Kenya costs approximately KSh 218–223 per litre (as of 2026). A 48 kW generator running at 75% load consumes roughly 10 litres per hour, approximately KSh 2,200 per hour in fuel alone. This makes generators best suited for backup or intermittent use, not continuous prime power. For continuous operation, solar is dramatically cheaper.

Energy Audits

Before investing in any solar and energy system, you need to know exactly what you’re spending and why. Our energy audits provide:

• Load profiling — which equipment consumes the most power and when
• Tariff analysis — whether you’re on the optimal KPLC tariff category
• Solar suitability assessment — how much of your load can be solar-powered
• ROI calculations — payback periods for solar vs. generator vs. hybrid

For a typical medium commercial customer paying KSh 23–25 per kWh for grid electricity, solar systems often achieve payback in 4–6 years. For businesses in remote areas relying on diesel generators, the payback is even faster.