In a move aimed at boosting clean energy adoption, SpenoMatic Group has unveiled a Solar Interactive Centre at Sarit Centre, offering Kenyans a practical look at how solar power can run homes and businesses.
The Solar Interactive Centre is located on the lower ground floor of the shopping mall. The facility is intended to be open and interactive, where customers can get up close and personal with solar power equipment. They can also enjoy guided demonstrations.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to bring solar energy closer to everyday people,” said Nikita Surty of SpenoMatic Home Solutions at the launch. “Solar power isn’t just a technical concept anymore. It is now a practical, affordable, and meaningful solution for homes, businesses, and communities.”
The launch occurs at a time when many Kenyans are seeking alternative sources of power. The rising cost of connecting to the national grid and occasional power outages in some parts of the country have led many people to look for alternative sources of power. Even though Kenya is known for its strong renewable energy portfolio, geothermal, wind, and hydropower, some homes and business premises have never been connected to the grid.
This is according to industry trends, which highlight Kenya as having some of the highest levels of solar radiation in Africa. However, despite this promise, solar energy adoption by households is still quite low.
SpenoMatic says this is what its new centre hopes to address first.
At the centre, visitors can learn about solar panel energy production, battery storage of energy, and even how solar energy can be harnessed in a hybrid fashion with the grid.
Visitors can even receive personalized consultations with staff about how solar energy can be harnessed for their needs.
“Africa possesses some of the world’s highest solar potential, yet much of it remains untapped,” Surty noted. “This centre lets people see and understand how solar systems can lower energy costs, improve energy security, and protect the environment.”
SpenoMatic is not just targeting households, but also small and medium-sized enterprises, many of which face high operational costs due to electricity expenses. By offering site-specific energy analysis, SpenoMatic hopes to convert curiosity into actual installations.
The opening of the centre signals growing private sector investment in renewable energy awareness, even as the country continues to pursue broader clean energy goals.
For shoppers at Sarit Centre, the new addition may look like just another storefront. But for a country grappling with energy affordability and reliability, it could mark another small step toward more decentralised and independent power solutions.
