Off-Grid Solar Growth Pushes Kenya Past 2.4 Million Sales Milestone
Posted on : Monday, 2nd November 2026
According to a recent World Bank, ESMAP, and GOGLA analysis, sales of off-grid solar goods in Kenya increased from little over 1.7 million units in 2021 to 2.4 million in 2025, solidifying its position as Africa's top market. Kenya sold about 2.4 million off-grid solar products in 2025, up from just over 1.7 million units in 2021, according to the Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2026, which was released by the Global Off-Grid Solar Association (GOGLA) and the World Bank's Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP).According to the research, "Kenya remains the clear leader throughout the period, with consistent growth across OGS technologies over 4 years (compound annual growth rate of 8.2%), from just over 1.7 million units in 2021 to 2.4 million in 2025."
The results demonstrate the nation's increasing contribution to increasing access to electricity through standalone solar systems, which may power homes and businesses without needing to be connected to the country's electrical grid. Kenya's performance coincides with a 51% increase in product sales between 2023 and 2025 as demand for off-grid solar solutions grows throughout East and Southern Africa. According to the report, the top three sub-Saharan African markets for solar home systems are Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia, which together account for 47% of the market's sales in 2025.With the help of well-established distribution networks, early investment, and a comparatively developed regulatory framework, Kenya has continued to hold the top spot in the market for tracked off-grid solar goods.
With the help of well-established distribution networks, early investment, and a comparatively developed regulatory framework, Kenya has continued to hold the top spot in the market for tracked off-grid solar goods. Additionally, the expansion opens doors for companies who operate in places with unstable or unavailable grid electricity. Additionally, the expansion opens doors for companies who operate in places with unstable or unavailable grid electricity. Solar-powered devices can help businesses by increasing access to digital services, extending working hours, and supplying electricity for small appliances. According to the report, over the past 15 years, off-grid solar solutions offered by participating companies have produced $28 billion (about Ksh3.6 trillion) in additional revenue and savings for consumers worldwide. The number, however, does not represent the financial gain made in Kenya alone; rather, it represents the larger global market.
Solar technology provides chances to increase agricultural output through refrigeration, irrigation pumps, and other equipment utilized in revenue-generating operations, in addition to residential lighting. Nearly 9.8 million Kenyan households had a direct energy connection by 2024, including about 1.2 million connected by freestanding solar systems, according to a different study released by GOGLA in September 2026.
