Containerised Solar Kenya
“What makes our containerised solar power generation units special, is our use of international engineering standards and components, while still producing local content that allows us to
On the other hand, Kenya Revenue Authority (“KRA”) adopted the interpretation that equipment that could 'technically' only be powered by solar PV could qualify for exemption, thereby excluding any equipment or accessories that could potentially be powered by the grid (e.g. solar fridges, solar lanterns with a USB charging port etc.).
In September 2013 the newly introduced Value Added Tax Act 2013 (“The Kenyan VAT Act 2013”) did not contain any provisions providing for VAT exemption or zero-rating of solar equipment and accessories. This meant that with efect from 1st September 2013 imported solar equipment and accessories were subject to VAT at 16%.
To import any commodity into Kenya, an importer will have to enlist the services of a clearing agent who will process the import documentation through the Kenyan Customs electronically on their Simba 2005 system and clear the goods on behalf of the client.
A representative sample of these solar PV companies importing solar PV products were interviewed and engaged for a period of 2 months to collate information on importation procedures and exemption application for commonly imported solar PV products and systems.
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