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Our Mission

Quality, affordable solar. Go off-grid.

Kula Energy exists to put dependable, honestly-priced solar within reach of every Kenyan home and business — Tier-1 hardware, licensed installation, and systems that grow with you instead of locking you in.

Tier-1 certified hardware EPRA-licensed installers Upgrade capacity anytime
Why solar?
Tap a benefit to see why it matters
Energy independence

Your roof becomes your power station. No more being a price-taker on tariffs, fuel surcharges or forex adjustments — you generate, you store, you control.

Off-grid ready, blackout proof
What drives us

Energy independence shouldn't be a luxury

Kenya has some of the best sun on the planet — and some of the most frustrating grid economics. Our mission is simple: deliver quality solar at honest prices, installed properly, and designed so you can start where your budget is and expand as your needs grow.

Quality without the markupTier-1 panels, proven inverter brands, lithium batteries — sourced direct.
Start small, scale upModular systems — add panels and batteries with time, never start over.
Installed right, onceEPRA-licensed technicians, proper sizing, real after-sales support.
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Where would you like to start?

Why Solar

Seven reasons the maths — and the future — favour going solar now.

Read the story

Products

Bifacial panels, hybrid inverters and lithium batteries — with real specs.

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Solar Systems

Complete out-of-the-box systems: 5kWh, 10kWh and 15kWh packages.

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Custom Quotation

Tell us your monthly usage — we'll size the right system for your house.

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Why Solar

Seven reasons the sun wins

Solar in Kenya isn't just about saving money — though it does plenty of that. It's a story of independence today and opportunity tomorrow.

01

Energy independence

Your roof becomes your power station. No more being a price-taker on tariffs, fuel surcharges or forex adjustments — you generate, you store, you control.

02

Cost savings

Sunlight is free; the grid is not. A well-sized system slashes your monthly bill from day one and typically pays for itself in 3–4 years — then keeps producing.

03

Built for the long life

Panels carry 25–30 year performance warranties. Lithium batteries deliver 6,000+ charge cycles. This is infrastructure you buy once and benefit from for decades.

04

Blackout-proof living

When the main grid goes down, your lights stay on. Battery backup switches over seamlessly — no spoiled food, no dead Wi-Fi, no generator noise or fumes.

05 The road ahead

Charge your vehicle at home

Electric cars and bodas are coming to Kenyan roads fast. With solar on your roof, tomorrow's "fuel" is already paid for — your system becomes your charging station.

06 The road ahead

Sell power back with net metering

Kenya's net-metering framework lets solar owners feed excess energy to the grid. Your meter runs both ways — surplus sunshine becomes credit on your bill.

07

Grow your system as you grow

We design every Kula installation to be modular. Start with what your budget allows today — add panels, expand battery storage, or step up your inverter later. You're never forced into one fixed system or made to start from scratch. Your solar grows with your family, your appliances, and one day, your car.

Convinced by the why? Let's look at the what.

Browse the hardware behind every Kula installation, or jump straight to a complete system.

The Hardware

Three product lines. Real specs. Built to last.

Every component we install is Tier-1, KEBS-compliant and covered by manufacturer warranty. This is the hardware behind every Kula system.

Solar Panels

High-efficiency bifacial modules that harvest light from both faces — direct sun on top, reflected light underneath — squeezing more power from every square metre of roof.

Up to 650W Bifacial
650W bifacial solar panels on a rooftop Flagship
Bifacial Monocrystalline

Kula 650W Bifacial Panel

  • Rated output:  650W front + up to 25% bifacial gain
  • Module efficiency:  22.5% N-type TOPCon
  • Warranty:  12-yr product · 30-yr performance
  • Dual-glass build — hail, humidity & salt-mist resistant
  • Smaller wattages available for tight roofs (450W–550W)

Inverters

Hybrid inverters from three proven global brands — SRNE, Solis and Growatt — that run your home from solar, battery or grid and switch between them seamlessly.

5kW – 15kW Hybrid
Wall-mounted hybrid solar inverter5kWSRNE
SRNE Hybrid

SRNE 5kW Hybrid Inverter

  • Continuous output:  5kW
  • Switchover:  <10ms seamless
  • Wi-Fi monitoring app included
  • Ideal for the  5kWh starter system
Wall-mounted hybrid solar inverter10kWSOLIS
Solis Hybrid

Solis 10kW Hybrid Inverter

  • Continuous output:  10kW
  • Dual MPPT — split arrays, two roof faces
  • Cloud monitoring & remote diagnostics
  • Ideal for the  10kWh family system
Wall-mounted hybrid solar inverter15kWGROWATT
Growatt Hybrid

Growatt 15kW Hybrid Inverter

  • Continuous output:  15kW
  • Three-phase ready — homes & light commercial
  • Parallel-stackable for future expansion
  • Ideal for the  15kWh whole-home system

Batteries

Lithium-ion storage that banks your sunshine for the night — and for the blackouts.

Up to 50kWh Storage

Lithium-Ion (LiFePO4) — 6,000+ charge cycles

Every Kula battery is lithium iron phosphate with an integrated Battery Management System. At one full cycle a day, 6,000 cycles is over 16 years of service — roughly five times the life of the lead-acid batteries they replace. Modular and stackable: start at 5kWh, grow to 50kWh.

Lithium solar battery storageStarter
5 kWh
Wall-mount LiFePO4
  • Evening essentials: lights, TV, fridge, Wi-Fi
  • ≥6,000 cycles · smart BMS
Lithium solar battery storageFamily
10 kWh
Stacked LiFePO4
  • Full overnight cover for a family home
  • ≥6,000 cycles · smart BMS
Lithium solar battery storageWhole-home
15 kWh
Stacked LiFePO4
  • Large homes, heavy evening loads, pumps
  • ≥6,000 cycles · smart BMS
Commercial lithium battery storage cabinetCommercial
50 kWh
Cabinet / rack LiFePO4
  • SMEs, schools, clinics, cold storage
  • ≥6,000 cycles · rack-mounted BMS

Don't want to mix and match?

We've packaged these into three complete systems — sized, priced and ready to install.

Complete Solar Systems

Out of the box. On your roof. Off the grid.

Three complete systems — panels, inverter, lithium battery, installation and commissioning — matched to how much power your home actually uses.

The Starter
5 kWh

For apartments, small homes and anyone starting their solar journey.

  • 6 × 650W bifacial panels (3.9 kWp array)
  • SRNE 5kW hybrid inverter with Wi-Fi monitoring
  • 5kWh LiFePO4 battery · ≥6,000 cycles
  • Mounting, cabling, EPRA-licensed install & commissioning
Comfortably runs

Lights throughout · fridge · TV & decoder · Wi-Fi router · phone and laptop charging · evening essentials through the night.

Most popular
The Family Home
10 kWh

For the typical Kenyan family home ready to cut the grid bill seriously.

  • 10 × 650W bifacial panels (6.5 kWp array)
  • Solis 10kW hybrid inverter · dual MPPT
  • 10kWh LiFePO4 battery · ≥6,000 cycles
  • Mounting, cabling, EPRA-licensed install & commissioning
Comfortably runs

Everything in the Starter — plus washing machine, microwave, water pump, home office gear, and whole-night battery autonomy for the family.

The Whole Home
15 kWh

For large homes and heavy users who want true grid independence.

  • 16 × 650W bifacial panels (10.4 kWp array)
  • Growatt 15kW hybrid inverter · 3-phase ready
  • 15kWh LiFePO4 battery · ≥6,000 cycles
  • Mounting, cabling, EPRA-licensed install & commissioning
Comfortably runs

The full house — multiple fridges/freezers, pumps, gate motor, entertainment, staff quarters — with capacity to spare for an EV charger later.

Bigger needs or a business premises? We design custom systems up to 50kWh storage and beyond — use the custom quotation tool or talk to us.
Note: electric water heating is deliberately excluded from these systems — we recommend a dedicated solar water heating solution, which is far more efficient. Ask us about it.

Custom Quotation

Tell us how much power you use. We'll size the system.

Enter your current monthly energy demand and we'll work out which system fits your house — instantly, before you ever speak to a salesperson.

Step 1 · Your energy picture

Use your KPLC bill or token purchases — either works.

Step 2 · Where do we send the quote?

We'll confirm sizing with a free site survey, then send an itemised quote.

Free survey · no obligation · reply within 1 business day.

Recommended for your home
10kWh Family Home

Based on ~10 kWh/day of usage, this system covers your daytime loads and carries you through the night.

Daily usage
10.0 kWh/day
Solar array
6.5 kWp
Inverter
10 kW
Battery
10 kWh
Panels10 × 650W bifacial
InverterSolis 10kW hybrid
Storage10kWh LiFePO4
Grid coverage~95% of your usage

Final design confirmed by free site survey. Systems are modular — you can start smaller and upgrade.

Contact Us

Let's start the conversation

Whether you're comparing options, ready to install, or just curious what solar would look like on your roof — talk to a real person, today.

Call or WhatsApp+254 720 551 548 Emailhello@kulaenergy.co.ke
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