Installation Services Costs
| Service Description |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Notes |
| Site Assessment & Survey |
5,000 – 15,000 |
Includes load calculation and feasibility study |
| Solar Panel Installation (per kW) |
80,000 – 120,000 |
Depends on panel quality and brand |
| Complete 3kW System Installation |
350,000 – 450,000 |
Residential backup system |
| Complete 5kW System Installation |
550,000 – 700,000 |
Medium residential/small commercial |
| Complete 10kW System Installation |
1,000,000 – 1,400,000 |
Large residential/commercial |
| Battery Bank Installation |
30,000 – 80,000 |
Labor and wiring for battery setup |
| Inverter Installation & Configuration |
25,000 – 60,000 |
Including programming and testing |
| Mounting Structure Installation |
20,000 – 50,000 |
Ground or roof mounting |
| Electrical Wiring & Connections |
30,000 – 80,000 |
Depends on distance and complexity |
| Charge Controller Installation |
10,000 – 25,000 |
Including calibration |
| Breaker Box & Protection Setup |
15,000 – 35,000 |
Safety disconnect and breakers |
| Grounding & Lightning Protection |
20,000 – 45,000 |
Essential safety feature |
| Net Metering Installation |
25,000 – 50,000 |
If connecting to grid |
| Backup Generator Integration |
40,000 – 100,000 |
Hybrid system setup |
Repair Services Costs
| Repair Service |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Notes |
| System Diagnostics & Troubleshooting |
3,000 – 8,000 |
Initial assessment |
| Solar Panel Repair (per panel) |
5,000 – 20,000 |
Depends on damage extent |
| Inverter Repair |
15,000 – 50,000 |
Component replacement included |
| Battery Connection Repair |
3,000 – 10,000 |
Terminal cleaning and tightening |
| Wiring Repair/Replacement |
5,000 – 25,000 |
Per circuit or section |
| Charge Controller Repair |
8,000 – 30,000 |
May require part replacement |
| Mounting Structure Repair |
10,000 – 40,000 |
Reinforcement or replacement |
| Water Damage Restoration |
20,000 – 80,000 |
Depends on severity |
| Lightning Strike Damage Repair |
50,000 – 200,000 |
Can affect multiple components |
| Emergency Callout Service |
5,000 – 15,000 |
Outside business hours |
| Short Circuit Repair |
10,000 – 35,000 |
Including safety testing |
| Ground Fault Repair |
8,000 – 25,000 |
Grounding system restoration |
Maintenance Services Costs
| Maintenance Service |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Frequency |
| Basic System Inspection |
3,000 – 8,000 |
Quarterly |
| Comprehensive Annual Maintenance |
15,000 – 40,000 |
Annually |
| Solar Panel Cleaning (per session) |
3,000 – 12,000 |
Monthly/Quarterly |
| Battery Water Top-Up (flooded batteries) |
1,500 – 4,000 |
Monthly |
| Battery Health Check & Testing |
3,000 – 10,000 |
Quarterly |
| Inverter Firmware Update |
2,000 – 5,000 |
As needed |
| Connection Tightening & Inspection |
2,000 – 6,000 |
Bi-annually |
| Performance Monitoring Setup |
5,000 – 15,000 |
One-time setup |
| Monthly Monitoring Service |
1,000 – 3,000 |
Per month |
| Thermal Imaging Inspection |
8,000 – 20,000 |
Annually |
| Vegetation Trimming Around Panels |
2,000 – 8,000 |
As needed |
| Weather Seal Inspection & Repair |
3,000 – 10,000 |
Annually |
Parts Replacement Costs
Solar Panels
| Component |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Notes |
| 100W Solar Panel |
8,000 – 15,000 |
Polycrystalline |
| 150W Solar Panel |
12,000 – 20,000 |
Monocrystalline |
| 250W Solar Panel |
18,000 – 30,000 |
High efficiency |
| 300W Solar Panel |
22,000 – 38,000 |
Premium quality |
| 400W Solar Panel |
28,000 – 48,000 |
Latest technology |
| Junction Box (per panel) |
500 – 2,000 |
Replacement part |
| MC4 Connectors (pair) |
300 – 800 |
Cable connectors |
Inverters
| Component |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Notes |
| 1kW Pure Sine Wave Inverter |
25,000 – 45,000 |
Basic residential |
| 3kW Hybrid Inverter |
80,000 – 150,000 |
With MPPT charger |
| 5kW Hybrid Inverter |
120,000 – 220,000 |
Medium capacity |
| 10kW Hybrid Inverter |
250,000 – 450,000 |
High capacity |
| Inverter Display Panel |
3,000 – 8,000 |
Replacement LCD |
| Inverter Cooling Fan |
1,500 – 5,000 |
Temperature control |
| Inverter Circuit Board |
15,000 – 60,000 |
Main controller |
Batteries
| Component |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Notes |
| 100Ah Deep Cycle Battery |
18,000 – 30,000 |
Flooded lead-acid |
| 200Ah Deep Cycle Battery |
32,000 – 55,000 |
Flooded lead-acid |
| 100Ah AGM Battery |
25,000 – 42,000 |
Sealed maintenance-free |
| 200Ah AGM Battery |
45,000 – 75,000 |
Sealed maintenance-free |
| 100Ah Lithium Battery |
45,000 – 80,000 |
LiFePO4 technology |
| 200Ah Lithium Battery |
85,000 – 150,000 |
LiFePO4 technology |
| 5kWh Lithium Battery Pack |
200,000 – 350,000 |
Modular system |
| 10kWh Lithium Battery Pack |
380,000 – 650,000 |
Large capacity |
| Battery Management System (BMS) |
5,000 – 20,000 |
For lithium batteries |
| Battery Terminals (set) |
500 – 2,000 |
Replacement terminals |
Charge Controllers
| Component |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Notes |
| 10A PWM Controller |
3,000 – 6,000 |
Basic control |
| 30A PWM Controller |
6,000 – 12,000 |
Medium capacity |
| 20A MPPT Controller |
12,000 – 22,000 |
Efficient charging |
| 40A MPPT Controller |
20,000 – 38,000 |
High capacity |
| 60A MPPT Controller |
30,000 – 55,000 |
Commercial grade |
| Controller Display Unit |
2,000 – 6,000 |
Replacement screen |
Mounting & Structural Components
| Component |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Notes |
| Aluminum Mounting Rails (per meter) |
800 – 1,500 |
Frame structure |
| Roof Mounting Brackets (set of 4) |
2,000 – 5,000 |
Panel attachment |
| Ground Mounting Frame (per panel) |
3,000 – 7,000 |
Complete structure |
| Tracking System (single axis) |
80,000 – 150,000 |
Automatic positioning |
| Roof Waterproof Seal (per panel) |
500 – 1,500 |
Leak prevention |
| Bolts & Hardware Kit |
1,000 – 3,000 |
Complete set |
Electrical Components
| Component |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Notes |
| Solar Cable (per meter, 4mm²) |
150 – 300 |
UV resistant |
| Solar Cable (per meter, 6mm²) |
200 – 400 |
Heavy duty |
| Battery Cable (per meter, 16mm²) |
300 – 600 |
High current |
| Battery Cable (per meter, 25mm²) |
450 – 900 |
Extra heavy duty |
| DC Circuit Breaker (20A-63A) |
1,500 – 5,000 |
Safety disconnect |
| AC Circuit Breaker |
1,000 – 3,500 |
Grid protection |
| Combiner Box |
5,000 – 15,000 |
Multiple string connection |
| Fuse Set (10-pack) |
500 – 2,000 |
Various ratings |
| Surge Protection Device |
3,000 – 12,000 |
Lightning protection |
| Grounding Rod |
1,500 – 4,000 |
Earth connection |
| Battery Isolator Switch |
2,000 – 6,000 |
Safety disconnect |
Monitoring & Control
| Component |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Notes |
| WiFi Monitoring Module |
8,000 – 18,000 |
Remote monitoring |
| Data Logger |
10,000 – 25,000 |
Performance tracking |
| Remote Control Unit |
5,000 – 15,000 |
System control |
| Energy Meter |
4,000 – 12,000 |
Consumption tracking |
| Temperature Sensor |
1,500 – 4,000 |
System monitoring |
Additional Costs
| Item |
Cost Range (Ksh) |
Notes |
| Permits & Licenses |
10,000 – 50,000 |
Government fees |
| Engineering Drawings |
15,000 – 40,000 |
Professional design |
| KEBS Inspection Fee |
5,000 – 20,000 |
Standards compliance |
| Insurance (Annual) |
20,000 – 80,000 |
System coverage |
| Transportation & Delivery |
5,000 – 30,000 |
Depends on location |
| Warranty Extension (5 years) |
30,000 – 100,000 |
Additional coverage |
Note: All prices are estimates and may vary based on:
- Brand and quality of components
- Location and accessibility of installation site
- Complexity of the installation
- Current market rates and exchange rates
- Labor rates in different regions of Kenya
- System size and specifications
- Seasonal demand fluctuations
Recommended: Always obtain multiple quotations from certified solar installers and verify their credentials with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Kenya.
