What OFGEN does

OFGEN is a Nairobi-headquartered, privately held energy infrastructure platform that develops, finances, and delivers solar PV, battery energy storage, and high-voltage grid projects for industrial, telecom, utility, and commercial customers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company positions itself as an integrated developer–investor–EPC contractor, aligning projects from origination through financing (EPCF and Energy-as-a-Service structures), execution, and long-term operations and asset management. Its solution portfolio comprises four core product families—Solar PV Systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Grid Infrastructure (T&D lines, substations, grid evacuation, network reinforcement), and Telecom Energy Solutions (BTS solarization, hybrid solar/BESS/diesel, multi-site EaaS rollouts of 100 to 1,000+ sites)—supplemented by four service lines: Project Development, Infrastructure Financing, EPC, and Operations & Asset Management.

The business combines project-based EPC revenue (one-time, quote-driven) with managed-services revenue through EPCF and EaaS models and recurring operations & asset management fees. Go-to-market is enterprise-direct, with the company engaging industrial, mining, telecom tower, and utility counterparties across East, West, and Southern Africa from its Nairobi headquarters and a bilingual (English/French) digital presence. The company is small (11–50 employees) and has cumulatively installed approximately 6.2 MW of solar PV and 9.3 MWh of battery storage across multiple African countries, with Toyota Tsusho disclosed as a strategic investor since July 2022.

Name

OFGEN

Legal name

OFGEN

Website

https://ofgen.africa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OFGEN develops, finances, and delivers solar PV, battery storage, and high-voltage grid infrastructure projects for telecom, industrial, utility, and C&I clients across Sub-Saharan Africa, operating from Nairobi under EPC, EPCF, and Energy-as-a-Service models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Renewable + Storage Plant Integration (Solar+Storage, Wind+Storage) (EUAEAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAB), BESS EPC, Integration & Commissioning (EUAFAAAB), Utility-Scale BESS Project Development & Ownership (IPP/Developer) (EUAFAAAA), Energy Storage & Microgrid Electrical Infrastructure (BESS, Controls) (IMAFAHAE), BESS O&M and Lifecycle Services (Warranty, Spares, Monitoring) (EUAEAEAM), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)

Keywords

• Solar energy infrastructure
• Battery storage systems
• Grid infrastructure solutions
• Energy-as-a-service
• Engineering procurement construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction): Engineering, procurement, and construction services for energy infrastructure projects including solar PV systems, battery storage, and grid infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa.
2. Infrastructure Financing (EPCF / EaaS): Infrastructure financing through Energy Performance Contracting (EPCF) and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) models, providing project development, financing, and long-term asset management.
3. Operations & Asset Management: Ongoing operations and asset management services for delivered energy infrastructure projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

OFGEN develops, finances, and delivers bankable energy and grid infrastructure projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. Its portfolio includes solar PV systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), high-voltage grid infrastructure, and telecom energy solutions, complemented by project development, EPCF/EaaS infrastructure financing, full-scope EPC delivery, and long-term operations & asset management services for industrial, telecom, utility, and commercial & industrial clients.

Product overview

OFGEN is an energy infrastructure platform that develops, finances, and delivers bankable energy and grid infrastructure projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company operates a multi-product portfolio comprising four core solution families: Solar PV Systems (ground-mounted, rooftop, and hybrid solar-diesel solutions), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for grid-scale and distributed storage, Grid Infrastructure (transmission/distribution lines and substations), and Telecom Energy Solutions (BTS solarization and multi-site rollouts). These products are complemented by four service offerings: Project Development, Infrastructure Financing (EPCF/EaaS), Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC), and Operations & Asset Management. The integrated approach combines technology, financing, and execution across the energy value chain for industrial, telecom, and utility clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar PV Systems Scalable solar solutions for industrial, telecom, and utility applications, including ground-mounted and rooftop systems, hybrid solar-diesel solutions, captive and behind-the-meter power, and energy for telecom and data infrastructure.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Grid Infrastructure
• Telecom Energy Solutions
• Project Development
• Infrastructure Financing (EPCF / EaaS)
• Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)
• Operations & Asset Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Installed approximately 6.2 MW of solar power across multiple African countries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CrossBoundary Energy: Pan-African renewable energy infrastructure provider delivering solar + BESS under long-term Energy-as-a-Service / PPA structures to C&I and mining clients across SSA. Closely comparable business model (developer + financed-asset owner + O&M) and customer overlap (industrial, mining, commercial) in the same geographies as OFGEN.
• Distributed Energy (formerly SolarAfrica): South Africa-headquartered C&I-focused solar PV and BESS developer delivering projects across Southern Africa via PPA and EaaS models. Direct overlap with OFGEN on C&I customer segment, solar + storage technology stack, and African market focus.
• PowerGen Renewable Energy: East African (Kenya-based) distributed solar EPC and asset manager serving C&I clients with hybrid solar+BESS systems. Same Nairobi headquarter base as OFGEN and directly comparable in technology stack, customer profile, and EPC+O&M operating model.

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Energy Access: Subsidiary of ENGIE, providing distributed energy solutions (solar home systems, mini-grids, C&I solutions) across multiple African countries. Broader incumbent with deeper balance sheet and wider portfolio, but competes for the same C&I and infrastructure customer wallet in overlapping SSA markets.
• Sun King (formerly Greenlight Planet): Large-scale distributed solar PAYGO provider across Africa and Asia serving residential and small commercial customers. Adjacent business model in African solar market with overlapping brand and channel exposure but focused on lower-ticket distributed products rather than EPC-scale projects.
• BBOXX: UK-headquartered distributed solar PAYGO platform with significant operations in East and West Africa. Competes with OFGEN in the broader African energy access opportunity but focuses on smaller distributed systems rather than grid-tied C&I/utility EPC projects.
• Statkraft / Solarcentury: Solarcentury (acquired by Statkraft) operates as a global solar developer with active project pipelines across multiple African markets. Incumbent scale player in solar EPC and development, overlapping with OFGEN's developer + EPC capabilities in SSA but at significantly larger project sizes.
• d.light: Global distributed solar PAYGO company with significant East and West Africa operations serving residential and small commercial customers. Adjacent African solar competitor at lower ticket sizes than OFGEN's C&I EPC focus but competing for the same end-customers' energy spend.

Others

• CFAO Group: Toyota Tsusho-affiliated pan-African distribution and infrastructure group with energy distribution, mobility, and renewables exposure. Listed as an investor in OFGEN funding rounds and acts as a strategic/financial partner and channel for energy solutions across African markets where OFGEN operates.

Emerging players

• Zola Electric: Africa-focused distributed solar + storage provider offering hybrid systems for residential and commercial customers. Smaller, earlier-stage competitor with overlapping hybrid solar+BESS+diesel technology positioning in overlapping African markets.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ofgenkenya

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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