More Kenyans are realizing that they can cut down on their electricity bill by up to 60% through using solar water heaters with the number of users standing at over 75,000.

So, how much would it cost to install a solar water heater in your residence?

Costs of installation and equipments for a family of 5.

• The costs of a panel, 320 litter cylinder tank, connection frames and pipe work would cost an average of KSh 190,000
• Depending on the pressure at which water flows plus the fact that the solar panel would be installed on the roof might bring about the need for a water pump which goes for roughly KSh 20,000, depending on the model.
• The costs of the pressure vessels and float switch would come to roughly KSh 7,400
• The installation fees would be around KSh 60,000

In total the cost of installation would be around (190,000 + 20,000 + 7,400 + 60,000) = KSh 277,400

The initial cost of installation might be high but in the long run you will benefit from approximately 60% reduction your monthly electricity bills.