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Step 1: Create an Account with the EPRA portal (For new applicants)

1. To apply for a Solar Photovoltaic Vendor license, visit the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Website
2. New users will be required to register with the EPRA online user portal, hover the mouse cursor over the “Online Service” Option, and select “License Application” on the drop box.
3. Create Account” hyperlink to create a new account, on the next page select and click the “Create a Business Account” option.
4. This will facilitate the online registration page to open, Populate all mandatory fields accurately, and capture the security code, before clicking on the “Signup” button.
5. Log in to the account email you provided during the registration process and open an Automatically Generated email from the EPRA System.
6. Click the provided hyperlink to activate the profile, and log in using the registered credentials (User Name/Password).
   

Step 2: Apply for a Solar Photovoltaic Vendor License

1. Once logged in to the portal, select Licence Management and click on “New Licence Application”. Select “Solar PV Contractor/Vendor”, under “Renewable Energy Sector”.
2. Ensure you have the listed required documents saved in the device you are using to make the application then click on the “Continue with Registration” tab.
3. Fill in the required personal details under the Bio Data Section then click “Next”.
4. Select the license Classthen click “Next”.
5. Fill in the required details under the Director’s Section then click “Next”.
6. Fill in the required details under the Description of Premises, then Click on “Next”.
7. Fill in the required details under the Licensed Staff, then Click on “Next”.
8. Fill in the required details under the Area of Operation, then Click on “Save”.
9. Fill in the required details under the Work Experience, then Click on “Save”.
10. Fill in the required details under Testing Tools, then Click on “Save”.
11. Fill in the required details under the Referees, then Click on “Save”.
12. Under the Documents Section, for every requirement do the following;
    • Click on the Browse button. Go to where the document is saved, select it, and then click Open.
    • Once you have browsed and selected all the required Files, click on “Upload Files”
    • Proceed to payment by clicking “Next”.
    • Proceed to pay the indicated application fees by choosing either M-pesa or Bank Deposit payment option.
    • For M-Pesa payment option follow the instructions displayed on the screen to make the payment.
13. Click on “Save Payment” and enter the confirmation code.
14. Under Submit Applications, confirm all information regarding the category of license selected is well inputted, once done click on “Submit Application”.
15. Upon successful submission, the applicant will receive a submission and inspection notification via email or phone call.
16. Applicants can see the status of the application by logging into their account, going to License Management, and clicking on “Application History”.

Step 3: Processing and Evaluation of the application by the EPRA office.

1. The license application shall be processed within 30 days from the date of submission.
2. The application shall be reviewed for material completeness.
3. The applicant shall be notified of an inspection to verify the submitted documents and the mandatory tools required. The inspection is conducted at the applicant’s premises or EPRA office.
4. Successful applicants during the inspection shall be notified to pay the grant of license fees. The applicant shall grant license fees grant using the following steps:
   • Logging into their EPRA account then.
   • Going to license management then.
   • Click on Application History, then view details and initiate the payment process.

Step 4: Issue and Download the License.

1. Once the grant of license fees is paid, the licensee shall download the license from their online account by:
   • Logging into their account
   • Go to license management then.
   • Go to My license, then view the license.
   • Download the license using the download license link provided.

• Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration Certificate
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
• Legible Copies of Identification Documents i.e. IDs/Passports for all the Company directors
• Certified copy of VAT certificate
• Technician Consent Letter
• CR12 from the Registrar of companies (should not be older than 1 year at the time of submission of the application. Further, if a Limited company appears as part of the shareholders, provide the company's CR12 plus all the Directors' IDs)
• Work Permits Class "G" for foreign directors as per CR12
• Title Deed or Valid Lease Agreement of the office
• Copy of Technician's License
• Completion Certificate Template
• Single Business Permit to operate a business from the respective County Government

Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) - Head Office
Address: Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upperhill
Telephone: +254 709 336 000|+254 020 284 7000|+254 708 444 000
Postal Address: P.O. Box 42681 - 00100 NAIROBI, KENYA
E-mail: info@epra.go.ke
EPRA Contacts & Offices Location Details
EPRA Website

• Registered companies/ businesses are eligible to apply.

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• The permit is valid for one (01) calendar year unless suspended or revoked or cancelled by the Authority.
• The application for a Renewal of the license should be filed at least 30 days before the expiry of the current License as per the Conditions of the awarded License.

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• An application will take a maximum of 30 days from the date of successful submission of the application to the response either by grant or deferral of a license.

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• Company registration certificate details
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• Contact details
• Details of the directors
• Licensing Category applying for
• Work experiences
• Referees details
• Licensed staff details
• Description of Area of Operation
• Declaration by the applicant

• No person/ company/ business shall undertake any activities that involve the purchase and sale of Solar Photovoltaic products unless he/she is a holder of a valid vendor license issued by the Petroleum and Gas Department Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

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Kenya Energy Act
Kenya Petroleum Act-2019

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