If you are planning a visit to your upcountry home that unfortunately has no electricity connection from the national grid, then M-KOPA Solar is for you.
Besides working efficiently and reliably, its daily payments of small amounts make it affordable to have power in your house.
Once you make your deposit, you will no longer remain in the dark or depend on kerosene for power.
If you want to access affordable power, then continue reading this article to find out how you can be plugged into M-Kopa.
What is M-KOPA?
M-Kopa is a Kenyan solar energy company that offers pay-as-you-go solar home systems, with payments collected in small amounts using mobile money or digital payments.
According to the company, part of the business model's plan is to offset the dangerous use of kerosene (paraffin) lamps to light homes that are off electric grids.
The system also helps customers who need to charge batteries and mobile phones.
How to get started
The first step is buying the M-KOPA Solar and becoming a customer.
Both of these steps are easy to complete since you only need to visit a registered dealer in your location.
Ensure that you carry your identification documents and M-PESA registered number when visiting the dealer.
On your visit, the dealer will explain the available products and their respective payment plans.
The explanation will allow you to have an insight into the most appropriate payment plan that will suit you.
Once the dealer registers you, a customer care representative will call you then you will pay a deposit.
Afterward, you will be making daily payments of as less as Ksh 50 for the next year.
You will become the owner of the solar home system after completing your payments.
Essentially, it is all about customers accessing M-KOPA loans and paying them in small bits.
How M-Kopa works
Customers pay a deposit of Ksh 2999 (depends on the product) then take the solar system home.
After that, the customer will pay Ksh 50 a day for a period of one year to officially own the solar system.
The daily payments are made through M-Pesa.
This way, in addition to getting solar power, customers also slowly off-set the cost of the device.
Instead of collateral, M-KOPA uses embedded mobile technology to remotely control the system. If payments are late, then the system can be disabled until the customer catches up.
Benefits of M-Kopa
No need to buy kerosene; save money as you pay towards ownership of your solar device.
Make your payments in full and on time, so you can qualify for system upgrades and much more!
All payments to M-KOPA are made by M-PESA to Pay Bill Number 333222
Buy credits ahead of time and get peace of mind.
With over 2,000 sales representatives countrywide, M-KOPA is available at a location near you.
2 Years Warranty on the 24” TV and 1-year Warranty on Accessories.
M-Kopa Solar Products
1. M-KOPA 5 Solar Home System
This is the smallest package and requires a deposit of Kshs. 2,999.
Here are its other details.
Four Bright 1.2 W LED Bulbs
One 5-in-1 Phone Charge Cable
One Custom Charge Cable
One Rechargeable LED Torch
One 8W Solar Panel
1 Rechargeable FM/USB Radio
1 M-KOPA 5 Control Unit with Lithium Battery
Daily payments: Kshs. 50
Number of payment days: 420
Total amount: Kshs. 23,999
Cash price: 18,999
2. M-KOPA 600
This package comes with a 24-inch television. So, the M-KOPA Solar TV price in Kenya included is part of the total amount.
2 x Solar Lights with a high and low setting
Solar Rechargeable LED Torch
Solar Rechargeable Radio
2 x Phone Charging Cables
M-KOPA 600 Control Unit
24″ Flat Screen Digital TV
30W Solar Panel
TV Remote Control
TV Aerial
Deposit amount: Kshs. 5,999 or Kshs. 6,999
Daily payments: Kshs. 100 or Kshs. 135
Total amount: Kshs. 64,999 or Kshs. 86,649
Cash price: Kshs. 54,999 or Kshs. 69,999
3. M-KOPA 6000
The 6000 product is the best, but most expensive product available right now.
Here is what you will get:
2 x Solar Tube Lights
Solar Rechargeable LED Torch
Solar Rechargeable Radio
2 x Phone Charging Cables
1 x 6 m Solar Light Extension cable
M-KOPA 6000 Control Unit
32″ Flat Screen Digital TV
60 W Solar Panel
TV Remote Control
TV Aerial
2 x Solar Lights with a high and low setting
Deposit amount: Kshs. 9,999 or Kshs. 10,999
Daily payments: Kshs. 150 or Kshs. 185
Number of days: 500 Total amount: Kshs. 84,999 or Kshs. 103,499
Cash price: Kshs. 69,999 or Kshs. 84,999
Note: The company also provides upgrade products that include; smartphones, water tanks, and fridges. Most recently in 2018, the company launched SOLAPESA - a cash loans to existing customers[
M-KOPA solar contacts
In case you have any question, you can contact this company using the following details.
Physical address: Chania Avenue, Off Ring-road, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya.
P.O. Box 51866-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone: +254 (0) 707333222
Email: info@m-kopa.com
Facebook: @mkopasolar
Twitter: @mkopasolar
LinkedIn: @m-kopa-solar
Youtube: M-KOPA Kenya
