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Sun King

Sun King

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Nairobi, Nairobi 57,509 followers

Powering access to brighter lives in Africa, Asia, and beyond.

About us

Sun King designs, distributes, installs, and finances solar energy solutions for the 1.8 billion global consumers who cannot reliably access or afford traditional electrical grid connections. Sun King is the leading off-grid solar provider globally, powering over 20 million homes in more than 40 countries across the globe.

Industry
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, Nairobi
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2009

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    Sun King is pleased to announce a new partnership with Sterling Bank that will expand access to solar finance in Nigeria. The partnership provides Sterling Bank's customers with a new way to access loans to purchase Sun King’s solar energy products. This initiative will empower Nigerians, accelerate Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy, and drive economic growth. Read this story for more information: https://lnkd.in/e25YuqNy

  • We are excited to unveil HomePlus and HomePlus Pro, our third-generation solar home systems designed for both households and businesses. As the world’s largest provider of solar home systems, Sun King leverages years of expertise and deep experience installing and servicing millions of solar home systems across Africa and Asia to bring our customers even more power and light. This new range delivers brighter lighting, faster phone charging, and enhanced solar panels, while maintaining the same great affordability that Sun King is known for. HomePlus is ideal for budget-conscious households looking to power feature phones, while HomePlus Pro is perfect for smartphone users needing reliable energy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dA3W3p23

  • Nearly a billion people rely on healthcare facilities with unreliable electricity — or no electricity at all. Sun King’s Vice President for Marketing, Achieng Butler, visited Mwenge Health Centre in Tanzania to see how Sun King’s PowerHub systems are delivering continuous power, keeping vaccine fridges running, and ensuring safer childbirth. Sun King provides solar energy solutions for schools, hospitals, health centres, and businesses. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/enHcgdxt

  • At the Power Elec 2025 Conference in Nigeria, Sun King’s Ameh Bright Agbo spoke on how solar can empower rural communities. Participating in a distinguished panel, Agbo highlighted a solar subsidy initiative that reduced Nigerians' out-of-pocket costs by 40%, resulting in a fourfold increase in Sun King’s monthly installations. Panelists agreed that while the financial, technological, and business tools for expanding energy access exist, addressing affordability remains particularly key to overcoming barriers for rural populations.

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  • 🎉 Big news from Sun King Kenya! 🎉 We’re delighted to announce that Sun King Kenya has been ranked by Great Place To Work Kenya as one of the 6 best workplaces in Kenya! 🏆✨ A huge thank you to our incredible team in Kenya for nurturing innovation and collaboration while prioritising the well-being of our colleagues. At Sun King, we believe that a happy, engaged team is the foundation of our success.🌱💡 That's not all: we've also received recognition by Great Place to Work in both Zambia and Nigeria. Visit our website to learn about Sun King's values and browse job opportunities: https://lnkd.in/dWwnreEn

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  • In Nigeria, planned large-scale solar farms have largely failed to take off, while companies like Sun King that design, install, and finance small-scale distributed solar systems for individual households and businesses are thriving and creating thousands of jobs reports the AP’s Michael Phillis. Read this article to hear from Sun King’s Olamide Ayo-Ogunlade (Nee Ijasan).

  • Sun King is proud to have a bricks-and-mortar presence in 13 countries across Africa and Asia, supported by 300+ shops and a network of 27,000+ Energy Officers. Our global partners help ensure those still out of reach benefit from Sun King’s energy and financing solutions. Together with Sun King, Baobab+ is expanding access to reliable, green energy in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Mali, Madagascar, and DR Congo. As a last-mile distributor, Baobab+ plays a vital role, delivering thousands of Sun King products to users every year. We spoke with Kolawole Osinowo CDFP , CSAM , CMC, CEO – Nigeria at Baobab+, who explained the essential role PAYGO microfinance models play in making sustainable energy accessible to off-grid communities without imposing an unfair financial burden. Watch the video to hear his insights:

  • 📢 Calling all talented professionals! Are you ready to build a rewarding career at an organisation that nurtures talent and supports you to excel in a high-achieving environment? If so, you may like to know that Sun King Nigeria has been honoured with the Victor Ligbago Award for Best Workplace for Millennials in Nigeria by Great Place To Work® Nigeria. This global authority on workplace culture recognised Sun King for making a significant effort to provide our team members with a sense of purpose, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment. We’re proud of our incredible colleagues who make our Nigerian workplaces somewhere that people of all generations can thrive and shine. Interested in joining our dynamic team? Browse job opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/gHWjDEmH

  • Did you know that Sun King is powering businesses, NGOs, and government operations in off- and weak-grid environments with reliable, solar-powered solutions? Historically focused on selling, installing, and servicing individual solar products for households and businesses, Sun King expanded its focus in 2023 to offer tailored 'Energy Solutions' for multi-site institutional clients in challenging off-grid or weak-grid locations. Harnessing Sun King's powerful, proven, and customisable solar systems, we can help ensure that your operations run smoothly. From installing solar power in every primary school in Malawi to equipping healthcare facilities with solar across Africa and Asia, we provide end-to-end solar systems and services to ensure critical operations thrive in remote, off-grid areas. Our systems, ranging from 200 W to 20 kW of solar power, come with smart, GSM-enabled inverter technology and battery storage, supporting everything from lighting and refrigeration to medical equipment and office devices. ⚡ Lower energy costs 🌍 Reliable power 🔧 Full-service installation and maintenance Learn more about these services here: https://bit.ly/3Z5nCYK

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