Off-grid electrification provided by diesel generators was one of the first and most applicable solutions for the electrification of rural villages. The Corporation has installed twenty diesel power station to electrify off-grid areas. However, the cost of operating diesel generator is high. Diesel generators also produce large amount of carbon dioxide which is a major contributor of climate change.

The Corporation has installed solar pv systems which were hybrided to the existing diesel generators in Takaba, Eldas, Rhamu and Laisamis power stations. This was aimed at increasing power affordability from the respective power stations and contribute to the Countries Nationally Determine Contributions Carbon Dioxide Emission targets.