The current energy source of the world is oil. However, the reserves of petroleum by their very nature are limited; in fact, they are called non-renewable resources because once the supplies that are available are used up, they cannot be replaced. It is predicted that at the current rate of energy consumption, available reserves of oil and natural gas will be greatly decreased during the twenty-first century and the prices will sky rocket in the coming decade as the energy demands surpass the production capacity.

Renewable energy sources like wind and solar power are free, abundant, and non-polluting source of energy and by their nature are sustainable. Because of growing energy demands in developing nations as well as the energy needs of industrialized societies, it has become increasingly necessary to turn to these alternative sources of energy the for future. We at Kenital are right there leading in the development and utilization of the Renewable Energy Source in the African Region.

This is because we have a strong belief that generating electricity using your own small renewable energy system fits the circumstances and economic situations for a large percent of communities and individuals in our region as the costs of drawing power from the grid are not affordable for the majority. Moreover, there is the advantage of power independence, reliable working of the system and environmentally friendly nature of our renewable energy systems and the fact that we are blessed abundantly with these free energies especially solar.

You can use our renewable energy system to supply some or all of your electricity needs at home from lighting for reading, powering your television, radio, fridge/freezer and water pump. For communities, Kenital's strength has been in the development of solutions in providing clean drinkable water with solar/wind water pumps, refrigeration solutions for medical immunization, school lighting systems, lighting and power for hospital wards, radio and satellite communication. Our clients include the government, NGOs, educational institutions and individual clients in need of accessible and reliable renewable energy solutions.

The renewable energy technologies available for use today include photovoltaic panels, and wind turbines. These technologies can be used on their own, they can be combined, or they can be used in conjunction with fuel generators or normal grid power to meet your particular needs. 

Solar Power 
Solar power, or energy from the sun, is a free, abundant, and non-polluting source of energy. Solar energy can be used to heat water and to  produce electricity.  In our region there is plenty of sunshine through out the year and thus it is the most reliable renewable energy system for us. In a solar power system, sunlight is captured and converted into electric power using solar cells (called photovoltaic cells). Solar cells are usually made up of silicon and convert light to electric current, which is then stored in battery cells to be used latter. Such systems have been installed
in many homes, and are also used as energy sources in communities, lodges and other remote locations especially for telecommunication purposes. 

Wind Power 
Kenital views wind energy as a technology that is economically and technically viable today and that will play a major role in providing clean energy for growing electricity need throughout this region. The recent few years have seen development in wind technologies that have lowered costs and increased the usage of the wind generators due to the low start up wind speeds. Although in the region reliable and strong winds are not prevalent everywhere it is best to locate them in areas with proven windy conditions. Otherwise, hybrid systems of wind and solar panels always give a perfect solution, as the two energies supplement one another.
 

Getting the Best Out of your Renewable Energy System
When using a renewable energy system one has to use energy saving mechanisms in order to get the best out of these system. There are several ways to get the most cost-effective approach to developing a solar or wind energy system that will work for you. The first thing is to modify your energy consumption patterns to reduce your total energy needs, especially your electrical loads. There are several ways to do this without sacrificing comfort:

Find ways to switch the larger electrical loads to cheaper, locally available, non-electric energy sources. The most important loads to consider are cooking, space heating, water heating, and refrigeration, which are often best served by a combination of solar hot water or propane systems, and wood stoves. You may be able to buy a much smaller system if you use electricity only for lighting and smaller electrical appliances. 

Implement energy efficiency measures, such as using compact fluorescent lights, and selecting energy-efficient electric appliances. Fluorescent lamps are much more efficient than incandescent bulbs and last 6 to 10 times longer. Although fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps are  more expensive than incandescent bulbs, they pay for themselves by saving energy over their lifetime.

Load reduction strategies are beneficial in any home, especially those using renewable energy power systems that require battery backup, such as photovoltaic or wind systems. Therefore use the electrical appliances and lights only when necessary and immediately switch them off when they are not required.

Appliances account for about 20% of your household's energy consumption, with refrigerators and motor driven devices e.g. pumps, at the top of  the consumption list. When you're shopping for appliances, you can think of two price tags. The first one covers the purchase price-think of it as a down payment. The second price tag is the cost of operating the appliance during its lifetime. You'll be paying on that second price tag every month with your utility bill for the next 10 to 20 years, depending on the appliance.