The Powerology Solara 10000mAh Solar Power Bank is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 5,400, carrying a 10,000mAh lithium cell, a sunlight-fed solar panel rated at 250mA, dual LED light panels reaching up to 1,200 lumens, and IP65 dust and splash protection. The Powerology Solara pushes up to 20W through its USB-C port and up to 22.5W through USB-A, and refills through USB-C at up to 18W. You can pick up the Powerology Solara at our store, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The Powerology Solara is built for people who work where wall sockets are not guaranteed. NGO field staff moving between Turkana, Marsabit, and Garissa, surveyors on rural road projects, boda riders working late shifts, campers heading to Naivasha or the Maasai Mara, and any household that has sat through a KPLC outage with a phone at 4% all share the same problem: the battery dies before the day does. Ordinary power banks solve half of it. The Powerology Solara adds two things they lack a solar panel that trickles charge back in under Kenya's direct equatorial sun, and a light bright enough to actually work by.
Unlike the unbranded solar packs sold along Kenya's streets with fictional capacity numbers printed on the shell, the Powerology Solara publishes real figures: 10,000mAh, 250mA solar input, 1,200 lumens, IP65. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the honest capacity rating is exactly why they stop buying no-name units. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand for the Powerology Solara from customers who want one device that charges a phone, lights a compound, and survives a dusty boot. Walk into our Kimathi Street store to handle the Powerology Solara yourself, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Powerology Solara 10000mAh Solar Power Bank
How many phone charges does the Powerology Solara 10000mAh actually give you?
Expect roughly 1.8 to 2 full charges for an iPhone 15 or iPhone 16, and around 1.2 to 1.3 charges for a 5,000mAh handset like a Samsung Galaxy A17, Tecno Spark, or Infinix Hot. The 10,000mAh rating is measured at the internal 3.7V cell level, which works out to about 37 watt-hours. Voltage conversion to 5V costs energy, so real usable output lands near 6,000 to 6,500mAh. Every honest power bank works this way. Anything claiming three full charges of a large-battery phone from 10,000mAh is lying to you.
Can you really recharge the Powerology Solara from sunlight alone in Kenya?
Be realistic: the solar panel is a top-up, not a replacement for the wall. Rated at 250mA, it contributes roughly 1.25 watts under strong direct sun, which means filling the pack from empty by sunlight alone would take well over 30 hours of clear overhead exposure. What it is genuinely good for is holding your charge steady. Strap the Powerology Solara to a backpack on a Mount Kenya hike or leave it on a dashboard in Nairobi noon sun, and it claws back meaningful percentage while you walk.
How fast does the Powerology Solara charge a phone, and how fast does it refill?
The USB-C port outputs up to 20W Power Delivery, which takes an iPhone from flat to roughly 50% in about half an hour. The USB-A port handles Quick Charge at up to 22.5W, matching the fast-charge profile most Samsung, Xiaomi, and Tecno handsets expect. Use both ports at once and total output drops to 5V/3A, 15W shared — fine for two phones overnight, slow for two fast charges. Refilling the Powerology Solara through USB-C at 18W takes roughly two and a half hours.
How bright are the dual LED panels and what are the three lighting modes?
The two LED panels reach up to 1,200 lumens combined, which is meaningfully brighter than a phone torch and closer to a small camping lantern. Three modes cover different jobs: steady flashlight for walking a compound or changing a tyre on Mombasa Road, SOS for signalling during a breakdown or emergency, and caution light for roadside visibility. Running the lights draws from the same 10,000mAh cell, so heavy torch use cuts into your available phone charges. Budget accordingly on multi-day trips.
Is the Powerology Solara tough enough for Kenyan field conditions?
IP65 means fully dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction. In practice, that covers the red dust of Kajiado murram roads, sudden Nairobi downpours, coastal humidity in Diani and Watamu, and a splash from a water bottle in a matatu. What IP65 does not cover is submersion do not drop the Powerology Solara in a river or leave it in a bucket. The PC and ABS shell absorbs the knocks that come with backpack and toolbox life.
Who should buy the Powerology Solara 10000mAh at KSh 5,400?
Field engineers covering Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisumu deployments, NGO staff working in Turkana and Wajir, campers and hikers, boda operators, security guards on night shift, matatu crews, and any Nairobi household tired of blackout darkness. It also suits students at Egerton, Moi University, and JKUAT who study through power cuts. At KSh 5,400 you are paying for the solar panel, the 1,200-lumen lighting, and the IP65 shell on top of a standard 10,000mAh pack that combination is the reason to choose it.
Does the Powerology Solara work with iPhone, Samsung, and other Kenyan-market devices?
Yes. USB-C Power Delivery is the shared standard, so iPhone 12 through iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S and A series, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, Tecno, Infinix, and Itel handsets all charge without an adapter. The USB-A port handles older cables and Quick Charge devices. It also tops up AirPods, Galaxy Buds, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, and USB-C card readers. What it will not do is run a laptop 20W is far below the 45W to 65W most laptops require. For laptops, ask our team about higher-output packs.
Why buy the Powerology Solara from Mascom International rather than a street-market solar pack?
Because the numbers are verifiable and the seller has an address. Mascom International stocks the Powerology Solara from proper distribution channels, publishes the real 10,000mAh rating rather than a fantasy 50,000mAh sticker, and backs it with a 6-month warranty handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Unlike traditional electronics retailers in Kenya, we let you test the torch, the ports, and the charge level in-store before you pay. Countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery means you inspect first, then pay.
Technical Specifications
Battery Capacity and Real-World Charge Cycles
- 10,000mAh lithium cell rated at 3.7V, equal to roughly 37 watt-hours of stored energy for daily use
- Real usable output near 6,000-6,500mAh after 5V conversion losses, the honest figure every power bank shares
- Roughly 1.8-2 charges for an iPhone 15 or 16 handset carrying a 3,349mAh internal cell
- Roughly 1.2-1.3 charges for 5,000mAh phones including Galaxy A series, Tecno Spark, and Infinix Hot
- Under the 100Wh airline threshold, so the pack travels in JKIA and Moi International hand luggage
- Lithium chemistry holds charge for weeks in storage, useful for a pack kept ready for outages
- Capacity shared between charging and lighting, so heavy torch use reduces available phone charges
Charging Ports and Output Speeds
- USB-C output supports 5V/3A, 9V/2.2A, and 12V/1.67A, reaching up to 20W Power Delivery for modern phones
- USB-A output supports 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A, and 10V/2.25A, reaching up to 22.5W Quick Charge speeds
- Both ports used together drop to a shared 5V/3A, 15W total — practical for two phones charging overnight
- USB-C input accepts 5V/3A, 9V/2A, and 12V/1.5A at up to 18W PD, refilling the pack in roughly 2.5 hours
- Single USB-C cable handles both refilling the pack and charging your phone, cutting what you carry
- PD 20W takes a flat iPhone to roughly 50% in about 30 minutes between meetings or on the road
Solar Panel Input and Recharge Behaviour
- Integrated panel rated at 250mA input, contributing roughly 1.25 watts under strong direct sunlight
- Solar is designed as a top-up and emergency method, not a substitute for USB-C wall charging
- A full sunlight-only refill from empty needs well over 30 hours of clear overhead exposure
- Kenya's equatorial position gives stronger, more consistent midday sun than most solar markets worldwide
- Best used strapped to a backpack, tent, or dashboard so the panel collects while you move
- Panel output falls sharply under cloud cover, shade, or at low sun angles early and late in the day
- Genuinely valuable during multi-day trips and extended outages when no socket is reachable at all
Dual LED Panels and Lighting Modes
- Two LED panels combine for up to 1,200 lumens, far beyond a phone torch and near camping lantern output
- Flashlight mode gives steady illumination for compound checks, tyre changes, or walking unlit paths
- SOS mode flashes the recognised distress pattern for breakdowns on the Nairobi-Mombasa corridor
- Caution light mode improves roadside visibility for stalled vehicles and night-time repair work
- Lighting runs from the same cell as charging, so plan torch hours against the phone charges you need
- Panel-style LEDs spread light across an area rather than throwing a narrow beam into the distance
- Useful for KPLC outages, camping in Naivasha or the Mara, and night shifts across Nairobi's estates
Build Quality and Weather Protection
- IP65 rating means fully dust-tight construction plus protection from low-pressure water jets
- Handles Kajiado and Kitui murram dust, sudden Nairobi rain, and coastal humidity in Diani and Watamu
- PC and ABS shell resists the knocks of backpack, toolbox, and boda pannier transport
- Not rated for submersion — keep the pack out of rivers, buckets, and pooled water
- Khaki finish hides field dirt better than gloss black packs that show every fingerprint and scratch
- Compact enough for a jacket pocket or laptop bag while still carrying a solar panel and dual lights
Safety Protection and Device Compatibility
- Built-in safeguards cover overcharging and overheating, the two failure modes that ruin cheap packs
- Works with iPhone 12 through iPhone 17, Galaxy S and A series, Pixel, Xiaomi, Tecno, Infinix, and Itel
- Tops up AirPods, Galaxy Buds, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, and USB-C accessories without issue
- Not suitable for laptops — 20W sits well below the 45W to 65W most notebooks require to charge
- Standard USB-C and USB-A ports mean no proprietary cables and no vendor lock-in on replacements
- Model reference PPBCHA100KH for the 10,000mAh version; a 20,000mAh Solara sits above it in the range
- Auto-shutoff when no device draws current prevents the pack from draining itself in your bag
Package Contents
- Powerology Solara 10000mAh Solar Power Bank in khaki
- USB-C charging cable
- User manual and product documentation
- Mascom International receipt and 6-month warranty card
Note: A wall adapter is not supplied. Mascom International stocks compatible 20W, 30W, and 45W USB-C PD wall chargers separately — a 20W adapter or higher lets the Powerology Solara refill at its full 18W input rate.
Warranty
The Powerology Solara 10000mAh Solar Power Bank carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects under normal use. Powerology's own regional warranty support applies alongside it. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly, so you deal with our counter staff rather than shipping the pack back to a distributor abroad.
Where to Buy the Powerology Solara 10000mAh Solar Power Bank in Kenya
The Powerology Solara 10000mAh Solar Power Bank is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to test the torch modes, check the port speeds, and handle the Powerology Solara before you commit. Available colour: khaki.
Three ways to order:
- Call +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the Powerology Solara the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kakamega, Kisii, Mombasa, and every other county receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the Powerology Solara and pay only when it reaches you.
Mascom International has built its reputation on accurate product specifications, current Kenyan market pricing, and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD store. Our counter team can also pair the Powerology Solara with the right USB-C wall charger and cable for the phones you actually carry.
