Solar insights for African businesses

Digital Packaging Innovations Holdings (DPI) partnered with AM Power Solar to install a 170 kWp rooftop solar system at its Ruiru facility. Discover how solar fits into DPI’s sustainability journey and why its Managing Director encourages other businesses to explore solar energy.

Eema Care Centre in Soroti City, Uganda, aims to deliver 24/7 healthcare with a 50 kWp off-grid solar system and 100 kWh battery. Designed to support reliable power from day one, the system is projected to pay back in 3.9 years while avoiding approximately 30 metric tonnes of CO₂ annually.

Africa International University partnered with AM Power to upgrade its solar system, reduce reliance on the grid and improve energy resilience across its growing campus. The solution combines a 60 kWp grid-tied system with a 22.5 kWp hybrid system and 20 kWh of battery storage, alongside maintenance of the existing installation.

St. Christopher’s International School took a phased approach to solar, starting with a 50 kWp hybrid system with battery backup before expanding to 150 kWp as its energy needs grew. Today, the system helps meet up to 90% of the school’s daytime energy needs while avoiding approximately 100 metric tonnes of CO₂ annually. The project demonstrates how a flexible solar solution can grow with an organisation and support its long-term sustainability goals

….Here’s the point: kWh is the language of solar. Panels generate electricity measured in kWh. Batteries store electricity measured in kWh. Your bills charge you in kWh. If you don’t understand what  kWh means, you’re basically blindfolded in a game where everyone else is counting.

For example, Kenya’s national grid cost for electricity hovers between…

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… I thought I understood solar before. I mean, I could spot a panel on a roof and brag that it was “green energy.” Case closed, right? Wrong. Turns out there’s a whole world behind that shiny blue surface, and my crash course broke it down piece by piece…

I landed a Business Development and Strategy internship at AM Power Solar after successfully passing two rounds of interviews, and of course, I was proud of myself. As “expected” of every intern in my position, I was supposed to report having expert knowledge of everything Finance, Research, Business Development, Strategy, and not forgetting Solar. On time and excited for my first day, you can imagine my shock when…

Solar energy is transforming the way we power our businesses, rapidly becoming a cornerstone of clean, reliable energy worldwide. But despite its growing adoption, a number of persistent myths still hold people back from making the switch. Whether you're a business owner weighing the benefits or simply curious about renewable energy, it's time to separate fact from fiction. Let’s shed light on four of the most common solar power myths.

In 2025 electricity demand is predicted to grow by 4% (energycapitalpower.com). Traditional power sources however are struggling to keep up with demand due to a variety of pressures. As a result both globally and regionally we are seeing trends such as price hikes, and a shift towards alternative power sources. The question then becomes which alternative is best for your business?