Welcome to Solar To Africa
Africa has abundant sunshine, yet millions still struggle with unreliable electricity. At SolarToAfrica.com, we make solar energy simple and practical for homes, businesses, and communities across the continent.
SolarToAfrica.com was created to help people across Africa understand and adopt solar energy. Millions of homes and businesses on the continent still struggle with unreliable electricity or have no access to power at all. Solar energy offers a practical and sustainable solution to this challenge.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to provide clear, practical, and trustworthy information about solar power for Africa.
We aim to make solar technology easier to understand so that homeowners, small business owners, and communities can make better decisions about their energy needs.
The second phase of our mission which we would soon kick start is the SolarToAfrica Advocacy.
Our advocacy work will see us partnering with foreign partners and organizations who are interested in providing clean energy to the teeming rural communities across Africa who are still suffering because of the lack of electricity.
Donating a simple 1kw or a 2kw solar systems would help empower many of these people to take a chance at living the good life.
Whether you’re in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ghana, or anywhere else, you’ll find honest, up-to-date information on:
How much solar systems really cost in 2026
Best Solar Batteries for Africa’s Hot Climate: A Complete Buying Guide (2026)
Off-grid vs hybrid systems explained
Maintenance tips to make your solar last longer
Why Solar Power Makes Sense for Africa
With frequent power outages (load shedding in South Africa, dumsor in Ghana, and unreliable grids in many countries), solar offers independence, huge savings on electricity bills, and a cleaner future.
Our guides help you avoid costly mistakes and choose the right system for your home or business.
View all articles in our categories. They are:
Solar Basics/Beginners Guide, Solar systems Maintenance Tips, Country Guided
Our guides help you avoid costly mistakes and choose the right system for your home or business.
SolarToAfrica Power Cost Calculator
The calculator is a free online tool that helps anyone in Africa estimate the real cost of installing a solar power system. No engineering knowledge needed. No sales calls. Just honest, data-backed numbers for your country.
Know Your Solar Cost Before You Spend a Kobo.
The free calculator built for African homes and businesses. Enter your energy needs, select your country, and get an instant cost estimate — panels, batteries, inverter, and ROI included.
How It Works
Choose your country
We load real 2026 data for your location — local panel prices, import duties, electricity tariffs, and average sun hours.
Enter your energy needs
Tell us how much electricity you use per month and how many hours of backup you need.
Get your full estimate
See your system size, number of panels, battery size, total cost in local currency and USD, and how long before you break even.
What You Get
- System size in kilowatts
- Battery capacity and type recommendation
- Inverter size
- Full cost breakdown — panels, battery, inverter, wiring, labour
- Payback period and 25-year savings
- Printable report
Countries Covered
Nigeria · Kenya · South Africa · Ghana · Uganda · Ethiopia · Tanzania · Senegal · Cameroon · Côte d’Ivoire · Rwanda · Zambia · Zimbabwe · Mozambique · Angola · Morocco · Egypt · Tunisia · Burkina Faso · Mali
Why Trust Our Numbers?
All data is sourced from verified 2026 market figures including the Central Bank of Nigeria, EPRA Kenya, Eskom South Africa, Ember Africa, and NERC. Prices are updated regularly. We show our assumptions clearly so you can adjust them.
SolarToAfrica calculator is completely free We don’t require registration. Just open the calculator and get your answer in under 60 seconds