Solar PV
What type of solar system do you need?
Increased versatility and design adaptability; which one is best for you?
GRID TIE
FUNCTION
- Daytime power or
generator subsidy to
real-time power use
- This system doesn’t offer
storage/backup or
night time usability
R.O.I
KPLC: Less than 4 years
even with Financing
interest
GENERATOR: Not a
direct replacement
CONSIDERATIONS
- Roof space
- Weight tolerance
- kWh of power usage between 8am and 5pm
- Pattern of usage during the day
COST
Lowest Capital cost
(No batteries)
KPLC REPLACEMENT
No, must work with KPLC to reduce power bills during the day
HYBRID
FUNCTION
- Subsidises or works in tandem
with KPLC or generator during
the day and/ or at night as set
- Offers battery storage for use
in Back-up or,for certain loads
to work all the time
independent of grid power
R.O.I
KPLC: 6 to 8 years
GENERATOR: 1.5 to 4 years
CONSIDERATIONS
- Roof space
- kWh of usage during the day
- kWh of Back-up time required
- Peak kWusage of identified
critical loads
COST
High Cost
KPLC REPLACEMENT
Possibly
OFF-GRID - HYBRID
FUNCTION
- Allows solar PV power to
simultaneously charge the
batteries and power the
loads directly
- Solar is the primary power
source with optional
connection on to generator
possible
R.O.I
GENERATOR: 2 to 7 years
CONSIDERATIONS
- Panel space
- Total Daily consumption of
power - Peak kW of all loads
COST
Highest Cost
KPLC REPLACEMENT
Yes
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- Several Shell stations
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- •Muthaiga Mall
- Shelters Home
- Uneeco Paper Products
- Msambweni Beach House
- Diamond Plaza
- Fayaz Bakeries
- Westend Mall kisumu
- AAA growers
- Elite seedlings
- BRITAM
- MP Shah Hospital
- OlPajeta house
- FairWay Hotel Uganda
- Pure Harvest Ltd
- Ashnil Lodges
- Akiyda
- Lerai camp
- Chui Flower Farm
- ICPAK
- Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
- Bahari Dhow Diani
- Baobab Beach Hotel
- Kikoy Mall EPZ
- Elephant Bedroom
- Supa Loaf Bread;more than 30 plants
- Alu-Glass
- Entim camp
WHAT IS THE BEST ENERGY STORAGE FOR YOU?
