Why Kisumu homes and businesses go solar
- Refrigeration that cannot stop. Fish, dairy, drinks and medicines all depend on cold storage. A hybrid system with a battery switches over the moment the grid drops, so fridges and freezers keep running.
- Daytime trade. Shops, salons, hotels, offices and workshops use most of their power in daylight, which is when solar generates. That is where the fastest payback is.
- Warm, sunny weather for most of the year means strong generation. We size against the cloudiest month, not the average, so a well-sized system carries a dull week.
Getting it right in a warm climate
- Install the battery and inverter somewhere shaded and ventilated; heat is the main thing that shortens battery life.
- Choose LiFePO4 lithium over lead-acid. It handles heat and daily cycling far better. See our battery guide.
- Check that the inverter is big enough for compressors starting up, which draw several times their running power for a moment. Our sizing guide explains why.
Prices
System prices are the same as everywhere in Kenya: KSh 289,000 (5 kWh), KSh 349,000 (7.5 kWh, our most popular), KSh 429,000 (10 kWh) and KSh 599,000 (15 kWh), installed, with a lithium battery and no VAT. Transport and travel are quoted in writing at survey, before you commit. Monthly plans run over 12, 24 or 36 months. Full details are on our solar prices page.
How it works in Kisumu
- Send your bill. Share your last Kenya Power bill on WhatsApp, or use the savings calculator. You get a written estimate within 24 hours.
- Survey. We arrange a site survey to check your roof, shade, wiring and the loads you run, and give you the transport figure in writing.
- Written quote. Every component itemised, one installed price, and the monthly output we guarantee.
- Installation by our own technicians, usually one day on site.
- Commissioning with a metered output reading that becomes your performance guarantee. Faults are acknowledged within 24 hours and attended within 72.
Where we install
- Kisumu city
- Milimani
- Mamboleo
- Kondele
- Nyalenda
- Riat
- Ahero
- Maseno
- Kisii
- Homa Bay
- Siaya
- Kakamega
- Bungoma
- Busia
We install in all 47 counties. Transport quoted at survey.
Common questions
Do you install solar in Kisumu?
Yes. We install across Kisumu County and western Kenya, including Kisii, Homa Bay, Siaya, Kakamega, Bungoma and Busia. System prices are the same as in Nairobi; transport is quoted in writing at survey.
Can solar keep my freezers running during a blackout in Kisumu?
Yes. A hybrid solar system with a lithium battery switches over instantly when the grid goes down, so fridges and freezers keep running within the inverter's rating and the battery's capacity.
How much is a solar system in Kisumu?
Our installed prices are KSh 289,000 for 5 kWh, KSh 349,000 for 7.5 kWh, KSh 429,000 for 10 kWh and KSh 599,000 for 15 kWh, each with a lithium battery. Transport from Nairobi is quoted separately.