How Solar Panels Work
A solar panel system is made up of three main components: solar panels, a solar inverter, and a solar gateway. The solar panels capture the powerful sunlight available and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. This electricity flows to the solar inverter, which converts it into alternating current (AC) power — the clean energy used to run lights, TVs, fridges, and other home appliances. By using solar energy, homeowners and businesses reduce the amount of electricity they draw from the national grid, significantly lowering monthly electricity bills. The solar gateway monitors the performance of your solar system and sends real-time data to the Soros Energy App, allowing you to track your energy production and savings anytime, anywhere. Choosing solar power is one of the best ways to save money, increase energy independence, and support a greener future for the country.
Power Your Home And Drive
Your Soros solar system uses the clean energy it collects to power every electrical load in your home — including electric vehicle (EV) chargers, lighting, and household appliances. By integrating all Soros Energy products, you can generate, store, and consume renewable energy for a truly self-powered home.
With Solar panels, battery storage, and smart monitoring, you can literally drive on sunshine while reducing dependence on the national grid. This level of energy independence helps make electric grid cleaner, more reliable, and moves the world closer to a sustainable energy future.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does my home get power at night?
Your Soros solar system is safely connected to your home’s electrical panel, just like other circuits in your house. During the day, your solar panels generate clean electricity from the sun to power your lights, appliances, and even EV chargers.
At night, when the sun goes down, the solar system automatically switches off and your home draws power from the national electric grid. Your electricity meter continues to record your energy usage as usual.
For even greater energy independence, you can add the Soros PowerVault — a smart solar battery that stores excess solar energy produced during the day. This stored power can be used at night or during power outages, allowing you to enjoy a self-powered home and reduce your reliance on the grid.
Where does the solar power go if I don’t use it all?
When the sun is shining, solar system generates clean electricity from the solar panels installed on your roof. This power flows directly into your home’s electrical panel, supplying energy to your appliances, lights, and devices. If your solar system produces more energy than your home can immediately use, the extra power flows back through your electric meter and into the national grid. Depending on your type of meter, it may pause or even spin backwards — showing that your solar energy is offsetting your electricity use. During sunny days, especially in warm seasons, your solar panels may generate more energy than your household needs. This excess electricity is sent to the grid, where it can help power nearby homes and businesses, reducing the overall demand on the grid and contributing to a cleaner, greener Energy.
How much do solar panels cost?
The cost of a solar panel system in Kenya depends on several factors, including your installer, equipment quality, system size, and any home upgrades needed before installation.
At Soros Energy, we combine local manufacturing, professional installation, and ongoing service support to offer affordable, high-quality solar solutions to home owners and businesses. Our large-scale operations allow us to deliver the best value solar systems without compromising performance or reliability.
You can easily design your Solar system online — simply enter your installation address and average monthly electricity bill to estimate the ideal system size, cost, and long-term savings. You’ll also learn about available solar incentives and how much you can save on your electricity bills over time.