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Pay-As-You-Go Solar or Buy Outright? What It Really Costs

Daily payments are easy, but add them up before you choose.

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In this guide you will see:
  • PAYG lowers the entry cost.
  • Total paid is usually higher than cash price.
  • Kits are small: lights, phone charging, TV.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Pay-As-You-Go Solar or Buy Outright? What It Really Costs
Quick answer

Pay-as-you-go lets you start with a small deposit and pay daily or weekly by M-Pesa. Sun King, for example, lists plans of KSh 950 down then KSh 25 a day for 448 days on its basic kit. That is about KSh 12,000 over the term, so compare the total with the cash price and with what you could buy from a local supplier.

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Key takeaways

  • PAYG lowers the entry cost.
  • Total paid is usually higher than cash price.
  • Kits are small: lights, phone charging, TV.
  • Bigger needs call for a hybrid system.

01What to look for before you buy

  1. 01
    List your loadsLights, TV, phones, fridge?
  2. 02
    Get the total PAYG costDeposit plus all instalments.
  3. 03
    Compare with cash kitsLocal suppliers and inverters.
  4. 04
    Check the warrantyAnd what happens if you stop paying.
  5. 05
    Plan for growthChoose a system you can expand.

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Sun King Kenya pricing; PayBill KE: solar financing.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

05Frequently asked questions

Is PAYG cheaper?

It is easier on cash flow, but the total is usually higher than paying cash.

Can a PAYG kit run a fridge?

Basic kits cannot. A fridge needs a larger inverter and battery.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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