By Kevin Malik /Reporter
Solaire Africa has officially opened its Nairobi headquarters, signaling a major vote of confidence in Kenya’s growing renewable energy sector and positioning the country as the center of the company’s expansion across Africa.
The solar power solutions provider announced that its new permanent base in Westlands will serve as the regional hub for sales, system design, and after-sales support across East Africa. The move comes after the company successfully installed 3.5MW of solar capacity in Kenya, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
With nearly three decades of experience in power system manufacturing, Solaire Africa says Kenya has become a strategic market due to increasing demand for reliable and affordable energy solutions amid rising electricity costs and recurring grid challenges.
The company’s expansion places Nairobi alongside India as one of Solaire’s two key operational hubs, underscoring Kenya’s importance in the firm’s long-term growth strategy across the continent.
Founded in India in 1998, Solaire has grown into a global power solutions group with operations in more than 14 countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Tanzania, and the United States. The company operates a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and maintains in-house research and development capabilities focused on delivering durable energy solutions.
Solaire Africa enters the Kenyan market with a comprehensive portfolio that includes solar inverters, lithium battery storage systems, Tier-1 solar panels, solar water heaters, and balance-of-system hardware. The company says customers will benefit from a single-point accountability model backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty.
Speaking during the launch, Chairman Muhamed Ali Chenangadan said the decision to establish a permanent presence in Kenya reflects a long-term commitment rather than a short-term business opportunity.
“We did not come to Kenya to sell boxes. The power problems this country lives with every day are the same problems we set out to solve in 1998. Twenty-eight years of power system manufacturing taught us one thing above all: engineer it to last, and stand behind it. Nairobi is now the second home of that promise,” he said.
CEO and Director Mohammed Rinas Chenangadan described Kenya as the ideal testing ground for future innovations and expansion plans.
“Kenya is not a test market for us. It is the platform for everything that follows on the continent. We bring the complete solution and the long-term commitment required to support Africa’s energy transition,” he said.
The launch is expected to strengthen Kenya’s position as a leading renewable energy destination while supporting the country’s efforts to expand access to clean, reliable, and affordable power.
