EXHENB Engineering is implementing solar mini-grid systems under the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP), providing sustainable electricity to underserved communities in Kwale County.

Client: Kenya Power and Lighting Company

Capacity: 3 x 1.1MWp solar PV mini-grids (with storage & hybrid backup systems)

Location: Kwale County

Scope

• Turnkey EPC services for remote solar mini-grid stations, designed for islanded operation
• Installation of photovoltaic arrays, centralized lithium-ion battery banks, and synchronized diesel generators
• Site civil works including transformer pads, fencing, control room structures, and localized distribution networks
• Engagement of local communities for demand profiling, system handover training, and long-term operability

Status: Ongoing (expected completion Q2 2026)

Impact

Electrification of over 5,000 residents in three coastal villages, enabling reliable energy access for households, learning institutions, healthcare facilities, and productive-use enterprises.
Each system is modularly configured for phased load expansion and remote monitoring.

EXHENB Engineering is implementing solar mini-grid systems under the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP), providing sustainable electricity to underserved communities in Kilifi and Kwale Counties.

Client: Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC)

Capacity: 3 x 1.1MWp solar PV mini-grids (with storage & hybrid backup)

Location: Kilifi

Status: Ongoing (Expected Completion: Q2 2026)

Project Scope

• Design, supply, installation, and commissioning of distributed off-grid solar mini-grids
• Deployment of high-efficiency PV modules, centralized battery banks, and diesel genset backups
• Full EPC works including site preparation, perimeter fencing, equipment housing, and distribution cabling
• Community sensitization and training of local operators for sustainable handover and maintenance

Impact

Powering approximately 5,000 residents across three underserved trading centers and nearby institutions including dispensaries, schools, and water points.
The systems are engineered for reliability, resilience, and scalability to accommodate future growth in demand.