How to read your Kenya Power bill
Every line on a KPLC bill explained, and the one-minute sum that gives your true cost per unit.
Tool · 8 min readWhat size solar system do I actually need?
Size a system from your bill or your appliances, and why oversizing is money you never get back.
Explainer · 7 min readLithium vs lead-acid batteries
Why the cheaper battery on a quote often costs more over ten years, and how to compare them.
Checklist · 5 min readNine things to check in any solar quote
The line items that separate an honest quote from one that grows on the day.
Explainer · 4 min readWill solar panels damage my roof?
How mounting works on mabati, tile and flat roofs, and what a proper installer hands you afterwards.
Guide · 9 min readIs financing solar a good idea in Kenya?
Deposits, flat rates and total cost in shillings, and the one test that tells you whether to pay monthly.
Explainer · 5 min readNet metering in Kenya, explained
The 4 kW and 10 kW limits, half-unit credits, and why storing usually beats exporting.
Guide · 6 min readGenerator vs solar: the best backup for Kenyan blackouts
Generator, inverter-and-battery, or hybrid solar: which one keeps you running and costs least.
Explainer · 5 min readGrid-tied, hybrid or off-grid: which solar system do you need?
What each type costs you, what happens in a blackout, and which one suits you.