Strathmore University eyes power bill cuts with mega solar system

As the cost of electricity keeps rising in Kenya, more companies and colleges are turning to cheaper energy. Strathmore University has joined Williamsons Tea Factory which produces its own one megawatt (MW) and UNEP Headquarters which produces 500 kilowatts, by investing in an innovative solar power technology that is currently feeding 75 per cent of its power demands.

The 0.6MW solar photovoltaic system tied to the national power grid started lighting up the university last month. The photovoltaic system is installed on the roof top of its Nairobi Madaraka Campus.