Sun King

SunKing is emerging as the global giant in off-grid solar power, bringing electricity to 95 million people in Africa and Asia, including 18 million Kenyans, a third of the national population.

Propelling an unprecedented energy boom, SunKing's innovative systems power devices such as lamps and cell phones, in regions devoid of traditional energy infrastructure.

For Anish Thakkar, co-founder of SunKing, the 1.8 billion people in the world who need solar power represent a colossal market, and an opportunity to transform the daily lives of millions of households over the long term.

An advocate of affordable solar energy, SunKing is redefining the norm by offering a business model that frees families from the prohibitive costs associated with grid connections. Its commitment to fair and sustainable business practices is reflected in its recent acquisition of PayGo Energy, a leading provider of clean cooking appliances.

This initiative aims to democratize access to clean cooking technologies, powered by solar and other renewable energy sources, offering a vital alternative to the three billion people still dependent on polluting fossil fuels.