Off-grid solutions

To address this imbalance, Kenya must leverage its wealth of renewable energy resources. The country’s leadership in geothermal, hydro, wind and solar energy presents an opportunity to bring sustainable and affordable electricity to all. Off-grid

solutions such as solar-powered mini-grids and standalone systems have already proven effective in reaching underserved areas.

One of the most promising solutions is the pay-as-you-go solar model. Allowing households to pay for solar power in small instalments eliminates the upfront cost barrier that has traditionally limited access to clean energy in off-grid areas.

Some companies have successfully deployed this model, enabling rural families to replace expensive and polluting kerosene lamps with reliable, sustainable solar power.