Solar Installation in Kenya

Certified solar installation across Kenya — solar panel systems, inverters, battery storage and hybrid solar for homes, businesses and institutions. Free energy audit, itemised quote, EPRA-compliant installation and full documentation handover.

Who installs solar in Kenya?

Qyvea Limited installs solar systems across Kenya — for homes, businesses, schools, clinics, hotels and institutions. We handle the full scope: energy audit, system design, supply, panel mounting, inverter and battery installation, commissioning and documentation. Every installation follows the same discipline — a free energy audit first, an itemised quote second, and a system sized to the actual load profile rather than an assumed one.

What solar installation includes

Energy audit

Consumption review, load profile, roof or ground survey and system sizing.

System design

Panels, inverter, battery bank, mounting structure and protection designed to your needs.

Supply

Tier-one panels, inverters and batteries from authorised distributors with proper warranties.

Installation

Certified installers, proper mounting, DC and AC protection, clean cable routing.

Commissioning

System tested under load, monitoring configured, performance documented.

Handover & training

As-built drawings, manuals, warranty documentation and operator training.

Systems we install

  • Grid-tied solar — connects to KPLC, reduces bills, net metering eligible, EPRA approval handled
  • Off-grid solar — standalone with battery storage for sites without reliable grid
  • Hybrid solar — grid connection plus battery backup, automatic failover during outages
  • Solar water heating — thermal systems to cut water heating bills
  • Solar-powered security — backup for CCTV, electric fence, gates and alarms during outages

How a solar installation runs

1

Free energy audit

We review consumption, site and load profile at no cost.

2

Design & quote

Itemised quote with sizing rationale and EPRA compliance notes.

3

Installation

Certified installers, scheduled to avoid disrupting operations.

4

Commissioning

Full testing, monitoring setup and operator training.

Cheap solar becomes expensive solar

Solar systems look similar on paper. The difference between a system that performs for fifteen years and one that fails in two is entirely in the installation quality — panels sized correctly, inverter matched to the array, DC protection rated properly, cable sized for the run, batteries cycling within spec.

Installers who cut corners save a few percent on the invoice and cost you the whole system when a string inverter fails out of warranty or a battery bank cooks itself. Qyvea installs to standard — not to a price — and documents every job so you can prove it if you ever need to.

Common questions about solar installation

How much does solar installation cost in Kenya?

Cost depends on the size of the system, whether it is grid-tied, off-grid or hybrid, the battery capacity, panel type, roof or ground mount, and the existing electrical installation. A small home backup system starts modestly; commercial systems run into millions. Qyvea provides a free energy audit and itemised quote before any work begins.

Do I need EPRA approval for solar installation in Kenya?

Yes. Solar installations in Kenya are regulated by EPRA (Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority). Grid-tied systems in particular require EPRA approval and must be installed by a licensed solar contractor. Qyvea is EPRA-registered and handles the compliance paperwork as part of the installation.

How long does solar installation take?

A small residential system typically installs in one to two days. A commercial or institutional system usually takes one to four weeks depending on system size, roof structure, battery bank and whether the electrical installation needs upgrading. Qyvea gives a specific timeline in the quote after the site survey.

Can solar power run my whole house or business?

Yes, but the system has to be sized correctly. Whole-property solar requires an energy audit to size panels, inverter and battery bank against real consumption, not assumed consumption. Qyvea designs systems around your actual bill and load profile.

Do you install solar outside Nairobi?

Yes. Qyvea is a Nairobi-based, delivery-only supplier, and installs solar across Kenya including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Ruiru, Naivasha, Nanyuki, Nyeri and Diani.

Off-grid surveillance is also possible -- see our guide to solar CCTV cameras in Kenya.

Book a free solar energy audit

Free site survey, system sizing and itemised quote. EPRA-compliant installation, no package pricing.

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