Prices at a glance
| Size / type | Typical price | Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1kVA hybrid | KSh 19,799 | 15,490 – 33,000 | 31 |
| <1kVA (DC-AC/small) hybrid | KSh 18,500 | 12,900 – 18,720 | 7 |
| 1.5kVA hybrid | KSh 24,500 | 19,000 – 35,000 | 22 |
| 2kVA hybrid | KSh 34,000 | 19,999 – 90,000 | 25 |
| 3kVA hybrid | KSh 52,750 | 25,000 – 199,500 | 72 |
| 4kVA hybrid | KSh 47,110 | 38,940 – 69,000 | 6 |
| 5-6kVA hybrid | KSh 90,328 | 36,500 – 450,000 | 90 |
| 8-12kVA hybrid | KSh 195,000 | 82,500 – 598,500 | 58 |
| >12kW (commercial) hybrid | KSh 507,500 | 119,000 – 1,750,000 | 26 |
Hybrid inverters connect panels, batteries and KPLC. Most include an MPPT charge controller. Prices from listings on Kenyan shops and marketplaces, checked October 2026. Listings with impossible specs are left out.
| Size / type | Typical price | Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1kVA off-grid/backup | KSh 16,000 | 3,000 – 124,500 | 43 |
| <1kVA (DC-AC/small) off-grid/backup | KSh 2,734 | 1,285 – 80,000 | 110 |
| 1.5kVA off-grid/backup | KSh 33,250 | 6,800 – 124,900 | 22 |
| 2kVA off-grid/backup | KSh 53,700 | 10,788 – 225,000 | 24 |
| 3kVA off-grid/backup | KSh 87,900 | 25,000 – 259,900 | 45 |
| 4kVA off-grid/backup | KSh 75,000 | 51,900 – 95,000 | 3 |
| 5-6kVA off-grid/backup | KSh 123,500 | 45,000 – 385,000 | 48 |
| 8-12kVA off-grid/backup | KSh 289,500 | 76,500 – 504,900 | 23 |
| >12kW (commercial) off-grid/backup | KSh 384,268 | 129,000 – 2,495,000 | 8 |
This group mixes simple DC to AC converters with high-end off-grid units, so the ranges are wide. Prices from listings on Kenyan shops and marketplaces, checked October 2026. Listings with impossible specs are left out.
| Size / type | Typical price | Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| <1kVA (DC-AC/small) grid-tie | KSh 13,500 | 13,500 – 13,500 | 1 |
| 2kVA grid-tie | KSh 225,000 | 225,000 – 225,000 | 1 |
| 3kVA grid-tie | KSh 107,000 | 89,000 – 179,900 | 10 |
| 4kVA grid-tie | KSh 109,900 | 109,900 – 109,900 | 1 |
| 5-6kVA grid-tie | KSh 157,000 | 109,500 – 315,000 | 13 |
| 8-12kVA grid-tie | KSh 240,000 | 134,900 – 515,000 | 28 |
| >12kW (commercial) grid-tie | KSh 357,535 | 136,000 – 1,250,000 | 55 |
Grid-tie units are mostly sold by specialist shops for commercial and larger home systems. Some sizes have only one listing. Prices from listings on Kenyan shops and marketplaces, checked October 2026. Listings with impossible specs are left out.
Solar inverter price list in Kenya
Typical prices for hybrid inverters, the most common type for homes, going by the median of the listings we checked:
- 1kVA hybrid: about KSh 19,800
- 1.5kVA hybrid: about KSh 24,500
- 2kVA hybrid: about KSh 34,000
- 3kVA hybrid: about KSh 52,800
- 4kVA hybrid: about KSh 47,000 (few listings)
- 5 to 6kVA hybrid: about KSh 90,000
- 8 to 12kVA hybrid: about KSh 195,000
The full tables above also cover off-grid, backup and grid-tie inverters.
Why the same size can cost KSh 25,000 or KSh 200,000
A 3kVA hybrid inverter ranged from about KSh 25,000 to KSh 199,500 in the listings we checked. The gap comes from:
- Brand and build. Specialist shops sell established brands such as Victron, Deye, Growatt, Fronius and Huawei at the top of the range. Marketplace units sit at the bottom.
- True output. Some cheap units cannot deliver their rated power continuously. Check the continuous rating, not only the peak.
- Waveform. Cheap converters may give a modified sine wave, which can make motors hum and damage some electronics. A pure sine wave inverter is safer for fridges, pumps and TVs.
- Built-in features. MPPT charging, lithium battery communication, Wi-Fi monitoring and parallel operation all add cost.
- Warranty and support. A unit with a local warranty and spare parts costs more but is far easier to get fixed.
Off-grid and grid-tie inverter prices
The off-grid and backup group is the hardest to read. Small DC to AC converters under 1kVA typically sell for about KSh 2,700, but some high-end off-grid units of 3kVA and above cost well over KSh 100,000. A 1kVA off-grid inverter typically sells for about KSh 16,000 in the listings we checked, but that middle figure hides two groups: basic marketplace converters without solar charging at about KSh 3,000 to 8,000, and branded inverters and inverter-chargers from Dayliff, Luminous and Victron at solar shops from about KSh 16,000 to KSh 124,500.
Grid-tie inverters are sold almost only by specialist shops: typically about KSh 107,000 for 3kVA, about KSh 157,000 for 5 to 6kVA, about KSh 240,000 for 8 to 12kVA, and about KSh 357,500 for commercial units above 12kW.
What else to budget for
An inverter alone does not make a system. You also need:
- batteries (see solar battery prices);
- panels sized to the inverter's solar input;
- DC and AC breakers, fuses, surge protection and earthing;
- cabling, mounting and labour.
For complete installed prices see solar system prices. Some sellers note that solar equipment may be VAT-exempt. Of the inverter sellers we checked, only Chloride Exide showed its prices as tax included, so ask for VAT to be shown on the quote.
Getting a fair solar inverter rate
Ask each installer to name the exact brand and model, its continuous kVA rating, its battery voltage and the warranty period. Then compare like with like. A quote that just says "3kVA inverter" leaves room for a cheap unit at a branded price.
Our guides to solar inverters and hybrid solar inverters explain what to ask for, or send one request and compare 3 quotes from licensed installers.