Is solar energy a good choice for Kenyans?

Hezel, like many Kenyans, did not opt for solar energy solely out of a desire to safeguard the environment and combat climate change. She said it is a cost-effective alternative to relying on Kenya's primary energy provider. "It is a lot cheaper than what Kenya Power charges," she said.

Is solar energy making waves in Kenya?

A recent UNESCO report shows that solar energy is making waves in the remote regions of Kenya, which have long been deprived of conventional sources of power. For urban residents such as Hezel in Nairobi, the solar plant installed on her rooftop has become an enduring fixture in her plans for the foreseeable future. "The sun is always there.

Is China dominating Kenya's solar market?

Kenya's market bears witness to China's undeniable dominance, as evidenced by the exclusive reliance of Chloride Exide, on Chinese suppliers for all their large-scale solar panels adorning the roofs of their factory halls.