Ennos Ag
Ennos Ag is a Swiss company that designs and distributes portable solar-powered surface water pumps (Sunlight Pumps: 0.5 HP, 1.5 HP, 2 HP) for smallholder farmers in developing countries, sold through a distributor network in more than 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, with optional IoT monitoring, PAYG financing, and carbon-credit features.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersNidau, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ennos Ag does
Ennos Ag is a privately held Swiss company, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Merzligen, Switzerland, that designs, manufactures, and distributes portable solar-powered surface water pumps branded as "Sunlight Pumps." The company serves smallholder farmers in developing countries who lack reliable access to grid electricity or affordable diesel for irrigation, offering three core SKUs — 0.5 HP (375 W), 1.5 HP (1.1 kW), and 2 HP (1.5 kW) — addressing plot sizes from approximately 1 to 10 hectares. Pumps are designed in Switzerland and manufactured through partners in South Africa (NETZSCH Group, with an exclusive pump head) and India. The 1.5 HP flagship launched in April 2025 integrates Innovex Uganda's REMOT IoT Monitoring Unit and Bluetooth-enabled Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) functionality, and supports Micro Carbon Avoidance (carbon-credit) generation through the REMOT software platform.
ennos operates a channel-led go-to-market model, primarily through a recruited network of distributors active in more than 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, with named long-standing partners in Madagascar (Mada Green Power) and Rwanda (Ignite Energy Access). Revenue is generated predominantly through unit-priced hardware sales across Basic, Advanced, and Premium packages, supplemented by a Thinkific-hosted online training course for technicians and vendors. The premium software layers (REMOT monitoring, PAYG, carbon credits) are bundled into higher-tier packages and offered with initial free access periods. Strategic positioning leans on Swiss engineering, African-localized manufacturing, and a portable/anti-theft surface-pump design that contrasts with conventional submersible products.
The firm is founder-led by CEO Karin Jeanneret Vezzini and Chairman Andrea Vezzini, operates with 1–10 employees, and has only one disclosed funding event of $59,465 from EISMEA in 2017. Most production, electronics, and IoT integration are outsourced to dedicated partners (NETZSCH South Africa, Innovex Uganda), supporting a lean operating model targeting base-of-the-pyramid agricultural customers.
Ennos Ag firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ennos Ag
- Legal name
- ennos ag
- Website
- https://ennos.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Ennos Ag is a Swiss company that designs and distributes portable solar-powered surface water pumps (Sunlight Pumps: 0.5 HP, 1.5 HP, 2 HP) for smallholder farmers in developing countries, sold through a distributor network in more than 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, with optional IoT monitoring, PAYG financing, and carbon-credit features.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ennos Ag industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Irrigation Equipment
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pump Systems & Pumping Stations (Surface, Submersible, Booster) (AFAAACAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pumps & Pumping Accessories (Surface/Submersible, Impellers, Seals) (AFABAHAH), Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI)
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Where Ennos Ag is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nidau
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ennos Ag business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Solar Water Pump Sales: Direct sales of sunlight pumps through distribution network. Products available in Basic, Advanced, and Premium packages with varying feature sets including PAYG and Carbon Credit capabilities.
- Online Training Course: Solar water pumps online course offered through Thinkific platform, designed to provide technicians and vendors with deeper knowledge of solar pumps.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 0.5 HP/375 W Sunlight Pump - Basic Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 0.5 HP/375 W Sunlight Pump - Advanced Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 0.5 HP/375 W Sunlight Pump - Premium Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 1.5 HP/1.1 KW Sunlight Pump - Advanced Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 1.5 HP/1.1 KW Sunlight Pump - Premium Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 2 HP/1.5 KW Sunlight Pump - Advanced Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 2 HP/1.5 KW Sunlight Pump - Premium Package |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Ennos Ag product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ennos Ag develops and distributes certified, portable surface solar water pumps under the Sunlight Pump brand, designed in Switzerland and manufactured in South Africa and India. The company offers three pump models (0.5 HP, 1.5 HP, and 2 HP) for smallholder irrigation and domestic water supply, with optional Pay-As-You-Go financing, remote IoT monitoring (REMOT), and carbon credit generation features. Ennos also offers an online training course for solar pump technicians and vendors.
Product overview
Ennos Ag offers a portfolio of certified, high-quality surface solar water pumps designed in Switzerland and manufactured in South Africa and India. The product lineup includes three Sunlight Pump models (0.5 HP, 1.5 HP, and 2 HP) with power ratings from 375W to 1.5 kW, serving irrigation needs from 1 to 10 hectares. The 1.5 HP model represents the flagship next-generation product featuring integrated REMOT remote monitoring and Pay-As-You-Go functionality developed in partnership with African manufacturers. The company also provides an online solar water pumping training course for technicians and vendors. Products are distributed through a global network spanning over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Sunlight Pump: Certified, high-quality surface solar water pumps designed in Switzerland, manufactured in South Africa and India.
Quantifiable outcome
- 0.5 HP pump: 60m shut-off head, 48 l/min max flow, irrigation capacity 1 hectare
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Ennos Ag
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Ennos Ag technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Ennos Ag partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.
- Ignite Energy AccesscorePartner in Rwanda that has chosen to offer ennos surface solar pumps to Rwandan farmers rather than submersible solar pumps, citing better match for Rwanda's water sources, easier maintenance, and better theft protection.
- Mada Green PowercoreLong-standing distributor in Madagascar promoting sunlight pumps to smallholder farmers in the southern and northern regions. Works with key partners including Practica, PROJET RIZ PLUS MADAGASCAR, and FAO to promote solar pumps to smallholder farmers.
- Innovex UgandacoreInnovex manufactures the controller for the 1.5HP Sunlight Pump and integrates its in-house IoT innovation, the REMOT Monitoring Unit (RMU), in Kampala. This combination of electronics production and IoT development contributes directly to Uganda's growing technology ecosystem.
- NETZSCH Group South AfricacoreNETZSCH South Africa is responsible for the complete development and production of the pump head and for the final assembly of the 1.5HP Sunlight Pump in Durban. This advanced industrial work strengthens South Africa's manufacturing capabilities in renewable-energy technologies. NETZSCH is a global leader in pumping solutions.
- SkyApps Technologies UgandasupportingUgandan technology partner that helped relaunch the ennos Android app, contributing to the digital ecosystem around the 1.5 HP pump launch.
- Alliance for Rural ElectrificationsupportingIndustry association where ennos officially launched the 1.5 HP sunlight pump at the Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2025 in Kampala.
- Practica FoundationminorPartner organization in Madagascar that organizes training days with farmers on solar pump installation and use.
- PROJET RIZ PLUS MADAGASCARminorProject partner in Madagascar promoting sunlight pumps to rice farmers in southern and northern regions.
- FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)minorInternational organization partnering to promote sunlight pumps to smallholder farmers in Madagascar.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ennos Ag competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Grundfos: Denmark-headquartered global leader in water pump manufacturing, including solar-powered pumping solutions such as the SQFlex range. A broad incumbent competing across all pump categories with much larger R&D and distribution resources than Ennos.
- Xylem: US-based global water technology company with a portfolio of pumps and irrigation solutions including solar options through brands such as Lowara. Operates broadly across water infrastructure; overlaps with Ennos in agricultural water pumping but at significantly larger scale.
Direct peers
- Futurepump: UK-based manufacturer of solar-powered surface pumps (SF1, SF2) targeting smallholder farmers in Africa and South Asia. Directly comparable to Ennos in product category, surface-pump design philosophy, and smallholder irrigation use case.
- SunCulture: Kenya-based company selling solar-powered water pumps and irrigation systems to smallholder farmers across East Africa. Directly comparable on target customer (smallholder farmers), product (solar water pumps for irrigation), geography, and PAYG-enabled distribution model.
- Shakti Pumps: India-based manufacturer of solar submersible and surface pumps with significant presence in domestic and international markets. Directly comparable on product (solar pumps for irrigation) and an emerging competitor in many of the same African and Asian geographies Ennos serves.
- CRI Pumps: India-based pump manufacturer offering solar pump solutions for agricultural and domestic applications. Overlaps with Ennos on solar pump products for irrigation and serves similar smallholder and rural customers, particularly in Asia and Africa.
- Lorentz (BERNARD CONTROLS / Xylem): Germany-headquartered specialist in solar-powered water pumps, widely deployed in agricultural and drinking water applications across emerging markets. A direct competitor with a broader product range (submersible and surface) serving similar smallholder and rural customers.
Emerging players
- Brio Solar Pumps: Solar pump manufacturer focused on agricultural and rural water applications, primarily in South Asia. Emerging peer with overlapping product offering (solar pumps for irrigation) but a more regional footprint than Ennos's 20+ country distribution.
- Greenlight Planet (Sun King): Provider of affordable solar energy products (lighting, pumps, home systems) distributed PAYG across Africa and Asia. Comparable on emerging-market distribution, PAYG financing model, and smallholder customer base, though Sun King's pumps are a smaller part of a broader product portfolio.
Others
- NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme: Germany-based global manufacturer of positive displacement and centrifugal pumps, whose South African subsidiary manufactures Ennos's pump heads. Listed as a peer because it is both an upstream supplier/partner and a potential broader competitor in industrial pumping.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Ennos Ag social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ennos Ag leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Ennos Ag funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Ennos Ag M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ennos Ag
What does Ennos Ag do?
Ennos Ag develops and distributes certified, portable surface solar water pumps under the Sunlight Pump brand, designed in Switzerland and manufactured in South Africa and India. The company offers three pump models (0.5 HP, 1.5 HP, and 2 HP) for smallholder irrigation and domestic water supply, with optional Pay-As-You-Go financing, remote IoT monitoring (REMOT), and carbon credit generation features. Ennos also offers an online training course for solar pump technicians and vendors.
Is Ennos Ag a public or private company?
Ennos Ag is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ennos Ag founded?
Ennos Ag was founded in 2006. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Ennos Ag based?
Ennos Ag is headquartered in Nidau, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Ennos Ag make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Solar Water Pump Sales are the primary driver. The others are online Training Course.
Who are Ennos Ag's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Grundfos and Xylem. Direct peers are Futurepump, SunCulture, Shakti Pumps, CRI Pumps and Lorentz (BERNARD CONTROLS / Xylem). Emerging players are Brio Solar Pumps and Greenlight Planet (Sun King). NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme is listed as an others.
Does Ennos Ag have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ennos Ag.
What industry is Ennos Ag in?
Ennos Ag's product category is Agricultural Irrigation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAACAC, Pump Systems & Pumping Stations (Surface, Submersible, Booster), with a secondary code of AFABAHAH, Pumps & Pumping Accessories (Surface/Submersible, Impellers, Seals). Its NAICS code is 333914 and its SIC code is 3561.