Rooftop solar in Kenya typically costs about KES 233,000 per kW installed, and household electricity is around KES 25.8 per kWh. The average sunshine is about 5.6 peak sun hours a day.
As a rough example, a 5 kW home system would cost about KES 1,340,000, make around 7,665 kWh a year, and save about KES 197,757 a year. That is a payback of roughly 6.8 years.
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How to use the Kenya calculator
- Open the rooftop or plant calculator above. It starts on Kenya.
- Pick your region or search your city, so sunlight matches your area.
- Enter your monthly electricity use and replace the starting prices with your own quotes.
- Read the size, cost, savings and payback, and download the PDF report if you want to keep it.
Solar in Kenya: common questions
How much does rooftop solar cost in Kenya?
Rooftop solar in Kenya typically costs about KES 233,000 per kW installed. A 5 kW home system would cost roughly KES 1,340,000. Real quotes vary by installer, roof and equipment, so use this as a starting point.
How much can I save with solar in Kenya?
With electricity at around KES 25.8 per kWh, a 5 kW system could make about 7,665 kWh a year and save roughly KES 197,757 a year. Your own savings depend on how much power you use and your local price.
How long does solar take to pay for itself in Kenya?
On these typical numbers, a 5 kW home system pays back in roughly 6.8 years. This is a simple estimate: system cost divided by yearly savings. It does not include subsidies, tax credits, price rises or upkeep.
How much sunshine does Kenya get?
The average across the places we list for Kenya is about 5.6 peak sun hours a day. Sunlight differs a lot between regions, so pick your own city in the calculator for a better figure.
Are subsidies or tax credits included?
No. The calculator does not include subsidies, tax credits or special tariffs. Rules differ by country and change often, so check current local rules before you decide.
How accurate is this solar calculator?
It gives planning estimates, not quotes. The starting prices are typical figures for Kenya. Replace them with real quotes and your own electricity price to get a closer result.
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