A homeowner in Kitengela upgraded from a basic on-grid system to a full hybrid setup after repeated blackouts disrupted remote work and spoiled food. Their original 3kW system shut down during outages—leaving them powerless despite having panels on the roof.

SkyGen installed a complete hybrid retrofit:

• Added 12 x 330W monocrystalline panels (total 6.6kW)
• Integrated a Top King 8kVA pure sine wave hybrid inverter
• Installed two Svolt 5kWh lithium batteries (10kWh total)
• Upgraded wiring and added a dedicated AC/DC distribution board

The rooftop work took 1 day; indoor integration (inverter, battery, safety gear) took 4 hours. Now the system:
✓ Powers fridge, Wi-Fi, lights, and laptop for 10+ hours during outages
✓ Feeds excess solar to batteries instead of exporting (no net metering needed)
✓ Monitors performance via app—real-time alerts for low battery or faults

Monthly savings: KES 10,200
Payback on upgrade: 18 months

The client said: “I used to panic when the power went out. Now I just check my phone—and keep working.”

We specialize in seamless upgrades for existing solar owners. No need to replace panels—just add storage and smart control. Ask about our retrofit package.