If you’ve ever spoken to anyone from a solar company, you’ve likely heard a similar sales pitch: "Switching to solar can save you thousands of shillings!" But how true
is this pitch?The answer largely depends on several factors. Read on to discover whether installing residential solar panels is worth it or you.
How Much is Your Electricity Bill?
How much you pay your utility provider for electricity is the primary factor in determining how much money you’ll save by installing residential solar panels and water heaters. Currently, you pay for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity you use. Depending on your location, you could be paying anywhere between Ksh12 per kWh up to over Ksh 37 per kWh. Did you know that Instant Showers normally rate at 4.4Kw to 10.5Kw, meaning they consume up to 10.5Kw per hour?
Therefore, If used for (per day): 30 minutes
Consumption (per day): 10.5Kw x 30 minutes = 5.25Kw
Consumption (monthly): 5.25Kw x 30 days = 157.5KWh*
And 1Kwh = 1 Kplc Unit
1Unit = 36.8sh
Estimated 157.5 x 36.8 = 5,796 per person per month to get continuous hot showers.
When you install residential solar water heaters, you’re essentially installing a mini power plant on your roof. This allows you to rely less on electricity from the utility company's power plant.
Why solar water heaters?
By installing higher quality solar systems, you are guaranteed 20 years of constant hot water in your home with reduced bills.
Suntech Power supplies, installs, and maintains solar systems (solar panels, solar water heaters, & solar pumping systems) in Kenya and East Africa. Purchasing and installing residential solar systems doesn’t have to be daunting. We can help by answering all your questions and making the installation process simple. Contact us at 0743793878 to get a customised solar system quote today.
