UrbanDwell Energy designs, installs and maintains premium residential solar systems across Nairobi and environs — slashing your electricity bills by up to 90% and your carbon footprint for good.
Whether you own a house with a roof or rent an apartment with a balcony — we have the right solution for your space and budget.
Plug-and-play balcony solar — designed for Nairobi apartments and townhouses. Choose the kit that fits your space and ambitions.
Bifacial panels with a hybrid inverter: the perfect entry-level balcony solar kit
Maximum solar power from your balcony power plant
We're not a generic installer. We're Nairobi's solar specialists — we understand the local grid, the climate, the challenges. And we build systems that perform.
Every system is designed for Nairobi's sun angles, rainfall patterns and KPLC grid conditions.
We only use panels and inverters from globally certified manufacturers — no budget shortcuts.
A real Nairobi-based team on call for maintenance, monitoring and any issues — for the life of your system.
No hidden costs, no surprises. You see the full quote upfront — what you approve is what you pay.
Hear directly from our Nairobi clients about their experience with UrbanDwell Energy.
"Super experienced and professional. You always get what you pay for, then some extra. If in need of solar solutions, these guys won't disappoint."
"Excellent installation crew. Very tidy, very fast — done in just one day. The monitoring app is brilliant. Highly recommend UrbanDwell to any Nairobi homeowner."
"The battery storage means KPLC blackouts are now irrelevant to us. We run the whole house on solar. UrbanDwell's after-sales team is genuinely responsive — 10/10."
"I was sceptical about solar, but the numbers don't lie. My KPLC bill dropped by over 80% in the first month. The monitoring dashboard shows me exactly what I'm generating every day."
"From the first call to switch-on took less than two weeks. The team was professional, kept us informed throughout, and left the site spotless. Couldn't ask for more."
"We looked at several solar companies and UrbanDwell stood out immediately — no hard sell, just honest advice about what made sense for our home. The ROI projections have proved accurate."
"The power outages used to disrupt my kids' schoolwork constantly. Since installing the battery system, we haven't felt a single blackout. It's genuinely changed our daily life."
"I was worried installation would be disruptive but it was seamless — the crew came on a Saturday, finished by afternoon, and everything worked first time. Very impressed."
"Super experienced and professional. You always get what you pay for, then some extra. If in need of solar solutions, these guys won't disappoint."
"Excellent installation crew. Very tidy, very fast — done in just one day. The monitoring app is brilliant. Highly recommend UrbanDwell to any Nairobi homeowner."
"The battery storage means KPLC blackouts are now irrelevant to us. We run the whole house on solar. UrbanDwell's after-sales team is genuinely responsive — 10/10."
"I was sceptical about solar, but the numbers don't lie. My KPLC bill dropped by over 80% in the first month. The monitoring dashboard shows me exactly what I'm generating every day."
"From the first call to switch-on took less than two weeks. The team was professional, kept us informed throughout, and left the site spotless. Couldn't ask for more."
"We looked at several solar companies and UrbanDwell stood out immediately — no hard sell, just honest advice about what made sense for our home. The ROI projections have proved accurate."
"The power outages used to disrupt my kids' schoolwork constantly. Since installing the battery system, we haven't felt a single blackout. It's genuinely changed our daily life."
"I was worried installation would be disruptive but it was seamless — the crew came on a Saturday, finished by afternoon, and everything worked first time. Very impressed."
From your first call to a fully live solar system — we handle every step so you don't have to.
Click 'Get Free Quote' and submit your details. We will reach out to you within 24 hours.
We send you a free proposal for review that includes a complete design, quotation and a copy of the installation contract.
Once you have accepted the proposal, we conduct a site visit to verify installation requirements and confirm the final design and quotation.
You sign the contract and make the initial deposit. Once payment has been received, we mobilize to site for installation.
Your solar installation is complete and you are now powered by the sun.
Your new system now helps you slash your energy bills and gives you energy independence.
Refer a friend and help us grow the community of UrbanDwellers, while earning a commission.
Everything you need to know about going solar in Nairobi.
A typical residential system ranges from KES 350,000 to KES 1,200,000 depending on size. We offer zero-deposit financing and pay-as-you-save plans to make it affordable for every household.
Most residential installations are completed in 1 to 2 days. Larger or more complex systems may take up to 3 days. We work cleanly and efficiently to minimise disruption to your home.
Yes! Solar panels still generate power on cloudy or overcast days — just at reduced output. Nairobi's sunshine levels are among the best in East Africa, making it ideal for solar all year round.
You get a 25-year performance warranty on solar panels, 10-year product warranty on inverters, and a 10-year workmanship warranty from UrbanDwell Energy on all our installations.
Absolutely. Our balcony solar range is designed specifically for apartment renters and owners. The panels mount on your balcony railing and plug directly into a standard wall socket — no roof access, no permanent installation, no landlord structural approval needed. Ideal for apartments in Kilimani, Westlands, Kileleshwa and similar areas.
For rooftop installations, county planning permission is not required in most Nairobi residential cases. We handle all EPRA licensing and KPLC notifications on your behalf. For balcony solar, no permits are needed at all — it's a plug-in appliance.
Every UrbanDwell installation is backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee. If your system isn't performing as agreed within the first 30 days, we'll fix it or refund you in full — no arguments, no small print. Read the full guarantee terms →
Yes — every UrbanDwell client receives a personal referral link. When someone you refer installs a system, you both benefit: they receive a discount on their installation and you earn a cash reward. There's no limit to how many people you can refer. See full referral programme terms →
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