Solar Africa Expo 2018

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Kenya is all prepared to spend US $2.1bn on electrification in off-grid areas focusing on renewable powered mini-grids. As part of the nation’s 2016-21 strategic plan, the Rural Electrification Authority aims to install around 450 mini-grids powered by solar sources.

On the consumer side, it is estimated that about 25,000 to 30,000 solar PV products are traded annually in the Kenyan market and that at least every household has owned at least one solar PV product.

The 5th Solar Expo Kenya will not only serve as a platform in Kenya but the entire East and Central African region. The participation in 2018 is expected to rise by at least 30% owing to the ever increasing need of solar projects and products in Africa. While exhibitors from 14 countries participated in 2017, the figures in 2018 are expected to reach 20 countries.