Solar Technology

The Energy Centres facilitate the adoption of the following solar technologies:

Solar Photovoltaic (PV)

A Solar Photovoltaic system, or PV system, is crafted for providing practical solar power through photovoltaics, utilizing elements such as solar panels to absorb and convert sunlight into electricity, a solar inverter to convert the output from direct to alternating current, as well as mounting, cabling, and other electrical accessories to set up a working system.

Solar Water Heaters

Solar water heaters utilize sunlight collected by solar panels to generate heat, which is subsequently transferred to a water tank, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective means of supplying hot water for households. These systems are self-sustained, reliable, and can significantly decrease electricity expenses while ensuring a consistent hot water source. By harnessing available sunlight, solar water heaters present a convenient and efficient solution for enhancing energy efficiency and cutting down on utility costs.

Solar Water Pumping

Solar Dryers

Solar dryers are designed to remove moisture from crops, vegetables, and fruits. , The solar dryer consists of a box made up of easily available and cheap material like cement, galvanized iron, brick, and plywood. The top surface of the dryer is covered by transparent single and double-layered sheets. The inside surface is colored black to absorb the incoming solar radiation, raising the box’s temperature due to insulation. Warm air circulates within, driven by natural convection, effectively eliminating moisture from items placed on trays, with fresh air introduced through a forced draught process to sustain the drying cycle.

Solar Cookers

The Parabolic Solar Cooker is a solar cooking device that converts sunlight into heat directly by focusing sunrays through a series of parabolically arranged mirrors, all supported by a metallic structure

Formal request by group/institution for training
Seeking authority/ approval to undertake the training
Confirmation of training dates by the center to the group
Preparation of training materials by the Energy Centre
Identification of training venue
Carrying out the training

S/No	Energy Centre	County Located	Counties of Coverage	Postal Address	Coordinator Name	Contact
1	Bukura	Kakamega	Kakamega, part of Bungoma and Kisumu	Bukura Energy Centre P.O. Box 92-50105 Bukura	Geoffrey Samoei	254 723 322 450
2	Busia	Busia	Busia, part of Bungoma and Siaya	Busia Energy Centre P.O. Box 421-50400 Busia	Silas Njuguna	254 722 269 773
3	Garissa	Garissa	Garissa and Tana River counties	Garissa Energy Centre P.O. Box 1253 -70100 Garissa	Robert Miyesa	254 722 234 075
4	Jamhuri	Nairobi	Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado and Narok	Jamhuri Energy Centre P.O. Box 21552-00505 Nairobi	Elizabeth Mbuthia	254 725 679 926
5	Kericho	Kericho	Bomet and Kericho	Kericho Energy Centre P.O. Box 1959 20200 Kericho	Mercy Khagali	254 721 550 706
6	Kisii	Kisii	Kisii and Nyamira	Kisii Energy Centre P.O. Box 2238-40200 Kisii	Winfed Lusige	254 726 562 935
7	Kitui	Kitui	Machakos, Makueni and Kitui	Kitui Energy Centre P.O. Box 737- 90200 Kitui	Nahason Weru	254 720 349 327
8	Lodwar	Turkana	Turkana	Lodwar Energy Centre P.O. Box 501-30500 Lodwar	Antony Kimani	254 725 976 204
9	Marsabit	Marsabit	Marsabit county	Marsabit Energy Centre P.O. Box 143-60500 Marsabit	Joseph Agola	254 722 161 805
10	Migori	Migori	Migori, Homa Bay and part of Narok(Kilgoris)	Migori Energy Centre P.O. Box 329-40400 Migori	Joseph Tilikia	254 725 323 062
11	Mirangine	Nyandarua	Nyandarua, parts of Laikipia and Nakuru counties	Mirangine Energy Centre P.O. Box 142-20124 Mirangine	Peninna Nditu	254 725 339 293
12	Mitunguu	Meru	Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo	Mitunguu Energy Centre P.O. Box 232-60204 Mitunguu	Christine Kagendo	254 721 119 445
13	Mtwapa	Kilifi	Mombasa, Lamu, Tan River, Kwale and Taita Taveta	Mtwapa Energy Centre P.O. Box 32 - 80109 Mtwapa	Mohamed Shuqry	254 725 791 165
14	Uasin Gishu	Uasin Gishu	Transnzoia, Nandi, Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet	Uasin Gishu Energy Centre P.O. Box 9050-30100 Eldoret	Jacquelyn Asega	254 722 808 546
15	Wajir	Wajir	Wajir and parts of Mandera	Wajir Energy Centre P.O. Box 414 -70200 Wajir	Phineas Muthuri	254 721 907 573
16	Wambugu	Nyeri	Nyeri, Muranga and Kirinyaga	Wambugu Energy Centre P.O. Box 1400-10100 Nyeri	Mary Gathoni	254 726 105 492

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