Solar insights for African businesses

….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?