Solaire Africa has officially opened its Nairobi headquarters and designated Kenya as the hub for its expansion across the African continent. The move establishes a permanent base for the solar power solutions provider, which brings with it 28 years of power system manufacturing expertise and an installed capacity of 3.5MW across Kenya.
From its new offices in Westlands, the company will oversee regional sales, system design and after-sales support for East Africa, building on a presence already established across the country. Kenya now joins India as one of Solaire’s two operational hubs and will serve as the launchpad for the company’s expansion into new African markets.
Founded in India in 1998, Solaire has grown into a global group with a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, in-house research and development capabilities and operations in more than 14 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Tanzania and the United States. Its products were engineered specifically to address the grid instability challenges common across many emerging markets.
The Nairobi launch comes at a time when Kenyan households and businesses are increasingly embracing solar energy and storage solutions to manage electricity costs and minimize disruptions caused by unreliable grid supply.
Solaire Africa offers a complete solar solutions portfolio under one roof, including solar inverters, lithium battery storage systems, Tier-1 solar panels, solar water heaters and balance-of-system components required for installations ranging from residential units to utility-scale plants. Installation and on-site execution in Kenya are carried out through trusted EPC partners, while Solaire retains responsibility for the 10-year manufacturer warranty.
The company has already established a footprint in Kenya, with installations across residential, commercial and industrial sectors totaling 3.5MW, achieved before the opening of its permanent Nairobi office.
Solaire Chairman Muhamed Ali Chenangadan said the decision to establish a base in Kenya reflects a long-standing commitment rather than a new 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.
Solaire Africa CEO and Director Mohammed Rinas Chenangadan said the Nairobi office is designed to support the company’s next phase of growth.
“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 guarantee. Trusted partners deliver it on site, and the warranty stays with us for ten years. That is the model we are scaling from this office,” he said.
Director Gourab Sarkar announced that the company plans to roll out training programmes across Kenya aimed at developing a skilled solar workforce.
“Interested engineers will be able to enroll in hands-on product training programmes and receive certification upon completion. Eligible candidates may also be absorbed by Solaire Africa and deployed to upcoming projects under our payroll. As demand for solar projects grows, the need for trained manpower is also increasing. We want to equip more professionals with the skills required to support the industry’s expansion,” he said.
Sarkar added that Solaire Africa’s product portfolio includes off-grid, hybrid and on-grid solutions tailored to residential, commercial and utility-scale applications. The company also provides free system design, technical consultation and both on-site and off-site technical support for its products.
