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ERC tells building owners to be ready to pay Sh1m fine should they fail to install solar panels

All new buildings are required to be fitted with solar panels by May 25 to reduce the reliance on electricity from the national grid. [PHOTO: FILE]

By JECKONIA OTIEN0

NAIROBI, KENYA: With just three months before the law that compels owners of new buildings to install solar panels for water heater takes effect, an organisation that represents owners of new homes is becoming jittery.

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