Frequently Asked Questions

We are engineering-first partners, not just installers. Founded by an Electrical Engineer, our focus is not on "selling panels" but on solving your two core business problems: volatile KPLC tariffs, especially peak demand charges, and chronic grid instability. Our specialty is not just in standard grid-tied systems, but in the complex engineering and integration of hybrid solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems: BESS. This advanced expertise, which manages load shifting and ensures seamless power cutover, is why we are trusted by high-reliability clients like Brookside Dairy and WWF Kenya. Learn more about Our Engineering-First Approach.

Most Commercial & Industrial: C&I clients in Kenya see a 15-35% reduction in their annual energy bills. But direct savings are only half the story. The true ROI comes from guaranteeing your operational uptime, which protects you from thousands—or even millions—of shillings in lost revenue from production shutdowns, data loss, or damaged equipment. Our engineering focuses on maximizing your Levelized Cost of Energy: LCOE savings.

A "dumb" battery just provides backup. A "smart" BESS system, which is our specialty, performs 'value stacking'. This means the single asset works for you 24/7. It provides:

1. Backup Power (instant, seamless reliability during outages),

2. Peak Shaving (intelligently discharging the battery to "shave off" your consumption during KPLC's expensive peak tariff hours, slashing demand charges), and

3. Tariff Arbitrage / Load Shifting (storing cheap off-peak grid power, when available, to use during expensive peak times). This innovative approach, dramatically shortens the payback period and maximizes the asset's ROI. See our C&I Solar & BESS Solutions.

A standard, high-quality C&I solar system: CAPEX purchase: typically has a payback period of 4-7 years. A system with an intelligently 'value-stacked' BESS can be even faster. With a 25-year minimum asset life, this delivers two decades of free, reliable electricity after the initial investment is paid off.

As a "bankable" EPC, we are brand-agnostic and technology-focused. We only procure components from Tier 1 global manufacturers (as defined by BloombergNEF) who have a proven track record, high-efficiency ratings, and—most importantly—strong local support and warranty presence in Kenya. We select the right technology (e.g., specific inverters for BESS, high-durability panels for harsh environments) for your specific project's engineering needs, rather than being tied to one supplier.

We follow a meticulous, five-step engineering process:

1. Audit & Analysis: We conduct a detailed site audit and analyze your consumption data (KPLC bills) and load profile.

2. Engineering & Proposal: Our engineers design a custom system (solar, hybrid, or BESS) and present a detailed financial proposal with ROI, payback, and savings projections.

3. Procurement & Logistics: We source all Tier 1 components and manage the full import and logistics process.

4. Installation & Commissioning: Our certified team installs the project under the direct supervision of an electrical engineer, adhering to all EPRA and international safety standards.

5. Handover & O&M: We commission the system, provide full documentation and training, and onboard you to our 'Linden Hof Uptime' digital O&M platform.