Residential Solar Case Studies
PowerPoint Systems has installed solar power for thousands of homes in Kenya, helping them cut down on high electricity bills, say goodbye to unreliable power and gain energy independence. Residential solar power is the key to transforming your home into an energy-efficient haven while contributing to a healthier planet. See some of our case studies below:
6kW Solar Hybrid System for A Six Bedroom Home in Bondo
Our client was facing frequent power outages in his six bedroom home in rural Bondo. He reached out to us frustrated and looking for an alternative solution. We installed a system to run all appliances in his home consisting of 12 panels of 550 watts each, 10kWh lithium ion battery and a 10kW hybrid inverter. This system powers lighting, fridge, deep freezer, TV, washing machine and microwave.
Our system has successfully stabilized power at the home. Our client happily states, “I am very happy and at peace now that I am not relying on the unpredictable Kenya Power. I enjoy going back to my home a lot more nowadays knowing I have reliable power. For me, it is all about the peace of mind.”
6kW Solar Hybrid System for A Six Bedroom Home in Klifi
Amidst the blazing sun of Kilifi, our system is providing power to a 6 bedroom family home powering a modern kitchen, swimming pool, several air conditioners, 3TVs, water pumps, 2 fridges, 2 freezers, iron box, Wi-Fi router, washing machine, home theatre, indoor and security lights. The system consisting of 20 solar panels of 550w, 3 nos. 12kW inverter and 4 nos. 10kWh lithium batteries.
Before system installation, our client was paying Ksh. 40,000 per month on electricity bills. This was his biggest frustration. He reported to us that he now gets a bill of about Ksh. 1000 per month! Most months he saves 100% with our system. He is so happy that he has referred dozens of clients to us.
10kW Solar Hybrid System for A 5-Bed Home in Katani
Consisted of 10 Solar Panels each of 545 watts,
2 Nos. 5kW Hybrid Inverter and 12 batteries of 200Ah.
The system functions as a Grid-tie system during the day- meaning that solar power generated during the day is used directly to power our client's load as well as to charge the batteries. The power stored in batteries is then used at night to continue to power his load. This made the system more economical for our client because the system does not need much storage (batteries). Our client has been able to cut his electricity bill by 95% since we installed the system!
6kW Solar Hybrid Systems for Staff Housing in Machakos
Frequent power blackouts caused this organization to explore solar power as a power backup solution for their staff housing in Machakos. We installed our system in 3 of their homes powering the essential equipment including fridge, laptops, TV, Wi-Fi, lighting, microwave and
Solar power is set as the primary source of power. Our client and his staff are enjoying daily savings, uninterrupted power and self sustainability.
7kW Solar Hybrid System for A 5-Bed Residence in Rosslyn Estate
Frustration caused by high electricity bills led our client in Rosslyn to seek an alternative solution. We installed 12 solar panels of 550watts, 10kW hybrid inverter and a 10kWh li-ion battery at her home which efficiently runs most equipment including washing machine, water pumps, indoor and outdoor lighting, microwave, TVs, CCTV, indoor and security lighting.
Our client was paying an average of Ksh. 80,000 per month on electricity bills. With our system, she has offset 90% of her energy consumption on to solar, thus reducing her bill to about Ksh. 10,000 per month. She plans to upgrade the system to power everything in her home in order to operate 100% offgrid.
11kW Solar Hybrid System for A Seven Bedroom Home in Kilifi
Situated in the heart of Kilifi, our client’s property features a three-story building and includes a guest house and swimming pool. The area has no access to grid electricity leading our client to search for alternative energy sources to power his bustling home. We installed a system consisting of 20 solar panels of 550w and 20kWh li-ion battery storage which efficiently covers all his electricity demands including the circulation of pumps for the swimming pool and tanks, air conditioners, a fully furnished kitchen as well as the guesthouse.
This off-grid solution has enabled our client to achieve energy independence and lower his carbon environmental impact.
8kW Solar Hybrid System for A 8-Bed Home in Karen
The system is supporting about 300 lights, 3TVs, fridge, CCTV cameras and a deep freezer.
This is a new house and our client wanted to install solar even before moving in. His main goal is to avoid the steeply rising electricity costs. With this system, he is looking at cutting down the electricity bill he would have been paying by about 70%.
He plans on gradually growing the system to fully power his home so he can be completely off-grid. Consists of 8 solar panels of 550watts each, 5kW inverter and a 10kWh lithium battery.
5kW Solar Hybrid System for A Four Bedroom Home on Kenyatta Road
With rising electricity bills and a strong interest in reducing their carbon footprint, this family decided to explore solar power as a solution for their home on Kenyatta Road. We installed 8 solar panels of 550w, 8kW inverter and a 10kWh Li-ion battery,
Their investment in this system has led to them switching off their grid power as they now operate 100% on solar power. They couldn’t be more thrilled about their energy independence and high savings on electricity bills. As a glowing example of sustainability, our clients serve as a model for future renewable energy projects throughout the continent.
1kW Solar Hybrid System for A 3-Bed Home in Ngong'
Our system is performing marvelously in this 3 bedroom home in the scenic landscapes of Ngong. It powers various appliances including TV, indoor and security lighting, a fridge and
The system consists of 4 panels of 335w, 3kW inverter and a 5kWh li-ion battery.
Our client’s biggest frustration was power unreliability especially when she is working from home or when hosting guests. She is delighted to now have uninterrupted power, worry-free maintenance and the flexibility to add to the system any day as she expands operations.
2kW Solar Hybrid System for A 3 Bedroom Bishop's Home on Eldoret
Power unreliability and a desire to cut down on energy costs led our client to seek out our solar solutions. We installed a system consisting of 4 solar panels of 550w, 5kWh lithium ion battery and a 7.5kW inverter.
The system efficiently powers all the equipment in the home. They are looking at expanding their operations soon thus opted to get a larger inverter that will also incorporate future loads.
6kW Solar Hybrid System for A 8-Bed Residence in Nyari
Our Nyari Estate solar system powers a five bedroom family home consisting of 12 solar panels of 550w, 8kVA hybrid inverter and 10kWh Li-ion battery.
Our client’s biggest frustration was power unreliability in the area.
Our solution has pleasantly surprised him by removing grid reliance and establishing solar as the primary source of power with grid backup. The family now enjoys up to 100% savings on electricity bills with uninterrupted power and self sustainability.
4kW Solar Off-grid System at a 7 Bedroom House in Nanyuki
Discover our Nanyuki solar system powering a family home with a seven bedrooms and a guest house. Our client faced restrictions on overhead grid lines in the area. They previously relied on unreliable, expensive and unsustainable diesel genset. Our eco-friendly system has enabled them to achieve full energy independence as it fulfills all their power needs.
Our system is also silent, clean, simple and required minimal maintenance.
11kW Solar Hybrid System for A 7-Bed Home in Kilifi
AC/DC Coupled system with a hybrid inverter and a grid tie inverter. The grid tie is 3 phase to power the entire installation. Then there is a dedicated clean power line for essential loads with a hybrid inverter, batteries and solar in case of a power failure.
This is a 2 in 1 solution - power saving and power backup solution. The grid tie inverter is 5kW and hybrid is 3kW with a 5kWh lithium battery.
This system has cut down our client's electricity bill from Ksh. 120,000/month to around Ksh. 20,000 per month!
0.5kW Solar Off-grid System At A Two Bedroom Home in Mwingi
Our client acquired this system as a gift to her parents to power their home in rural Mwingi. Consists of 3 solar panels of 160w, 200Ah battery and a 1kW inverter
The area has no access to grid power. With our system, they can comfortably watch TV, listen to their radio throughout the day, their compound is secure and well lit and they never have to be in darkness.
8kW Solar Hybrid System for A 8-Bed Home in Karen
The system is supporting about 300 lights, 3TVs, fridge, CCTV cameras and a deep freezer.
This is a new house and our client wanted to install solar even before moving in. His main goal is to avoid the steeply rising electricity costs. With this system, he is looking at cutting down the electricity bill he would have been paying by about 70%.
He plans on gradually growing the system to fully power his home so he can be completely off-grid. Consists of 8 solar panels of 550watts each, 5kW inverter and a 10kWh lithium battery.
6kW Solar Hybrid System for a 5-Bed Residence in Karen
Consists of 12 panels of 550w each, 10kW inverter and 8 batteries of 200Ah.
The system supplies electricity to all areas of our client’s home including water pump, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, iron box, TV, indoor and security lights, electric fence, and a music system.
Our reliable system that the client has upgraded over time to achieve complete off-grid support now fulfills all his power needs. He enjoys close to zero in electricity bills.
5kW Solar Off-grid System for A 4-Bed Home in Nanyuki
A family in Nanyuki had no access to grid power. We came in and installed a solar stand-alone system consisting of 10 solar panels of 550w, 6kVA inverter and 24 nos. 420Aah Industrial lead acid batteries. The system powers everything in the home including TVs, laptops, fridge, microwave, fans, blender, washing machine, coffee machine, printer, iron box and lighting.
Our system is helping our client generate her own power equivalent to Ksh. 1000 per day in what she would be paying to KPLC. She is enjoying being her own energy provider while taking steps towards a greener planet.
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