--- title: "Net Metering in Kenya: Limits, Credits & How to Apply | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/net-metering-kenya-how-to-apply description: "Net metering in Kenya under the Energy (Net-Metering) Regulations 2024: system size limits, the 50% credit rule, bidirectional meters and how to apply to Kenya Power." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/net-metering-kenya-how-to-apply for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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What happens to your security when the power goes off? Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Domestic: up to 4 kW single-phase, 10 kW three-phase. - Commercial and industrial: up to 1 MW. - Credits are 50% of exported units, not cash. Quick answer Net metering lets a Kenya Power customer export surplus renewable electricity to the grid legally. Under the Energy (Net-Metering) Regulations, 2024, systems must be under 1 MW; domestic customers are limited to 4 kW single-phase or 10 kW three-phase. Exported units earn credits worth 50% of each unit, not cash, and unused credits are forfeited at the end of Kenya Power's financial year. 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Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Domestic: up to 4 kW single-phase, 10 kW three-phase. - Commercial and industrial: up to 1 MW. - Credits are 50% of exported units, not cash. - Needs a net-metering agreement and a bidirectional meter. - Systems over 10 kW need an engineer's feasibility study. ## The rules at a glance | Item | Rule | | --- | --- | | Eligible systems | Renewable, under 1 MW | | Domestic limit | 4 kW single-phase, 10 kW three-phase | | Commercial/industrial | Up to 1 MW, subject to demand and conditions | | Credit | 50% of each exported unit, per billing period | | Unused credit | Carried forward, forfeited at the end of the licensee's financial year | | Meter | Bidirectional meter recording import and export | | Over 10 kW | Feasibility study by an engineer | ## How to apply 1. **Design the system**: Size the solar to your daytime use; net metering rewards self-use more than export. 2. **Use a compliant inverter**: Grid-tie or hybrid inverter that synchronises with the grid and disconnects in an outage. 3. **Apply to Kenya Power**: Submit the application with system details; larger systems include the feasibility study. 4. **Sign the agreement**: Kenya Power installs or approves a bidirectional meter. 5. **Don't export before approval**: Keep export at zero until the agreement is in place. **Tip**: Because credits are only worth half a unit, most homes save more by using solar during the day and storing surplus in batteries than by exporting it. ## Is net metering worth it? #### Worth it Large daytime surplus Batteries too costly for your load Business closed weekends #### Skip it Most solar used on site You already have batteries Small system under your daytime load If you don't need to export, set the inverter to [zero export](https://qyvea.co.ke/zero-export-solar-kenya). Read about the [EPRA dumping charge](https://qyvea.co.ke/epra-solar-dumping-charge-kenya). ## Frequently asked questions Does Kenya Power pay cash for exported solar? No. Exports earn credits at 50% of each unit, set against your bill. What size of solar can a home export? Up to 4 kW on single-phase or 10 kW on three-phase supply. Can I export without approval? No. Unapproved export is treated as dumping and charged under EPRA's 2026 notice. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. 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