Solkamtech Sarl

What Solkamtech Sarl does

Solkamtech Sarl is a Cameroon-based solar energy company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Maroua, in the northernmost region of Cameroon. The company operates as a SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) with approximately 12 employees and serves four customer segments: private households, businesses, rural communities, and public institutions. It provides decentralized solar systems, community-scale solar microgrids (including a first MESH DC microgrid deployed in Zalla in 2021), and a portfolio of solar kits (Home Solar System, Basic Lighting, Electric Razor, Water Pump, and Fridge systems) for off-grid and underserved-grid electrification.

Solkamtech's core technology combines photovoltaic solar generation with a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) financing platform integrated with mobile money services, enabling flexible 12, 18, and 24-month credit payment plans for end customers. The company partners with Solarworx GmbH for modular solar hardware and PayGo platform development, and has executed donor-funded projects with Power Africa, GIZ, UNDP, and ICRC, alongside government and enterprise contracts with entities including ENEO, CAMTEL, the Ministry of Water and Energy, and the Central Hospital of Yaoundé.

The business model is mixed: solar kit and microgrid hardware sales (B2C and B2B), participatory financing generating recurring revenue through installment payments, project-based revenue from public institution and utility contracts (e.g., 750 kW solar plant for ENEO, 50 kW at Central Hospital Yaoundé), and supplementary training and awareness services. Go-to-market combines direct sales from the Maroua headquarters, partner-channel distribution via Solarworx, and public institution procurement. The company has expanded beyond Cameroon into Chad and positions itself as a regional leader in Central African green energy.

Name

Solkamtech Sarl

Legal name

Solkamtech Sarl

Website

https://solkamtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solkamtech Sarl is a Cameroon-based solar energy company founded in 2011 that designs, installs, and finances off-grid solar systems, microgrids, and PayGo solar kits for households, businesses, rural communities, and public institutions across Cameroon and Chad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Power Systems

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Decentralized solar systems
• Solar microgrid installation
• Paygo solar financing
• Solar home systems
• Photovoltaic energy distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Maroua

HQ country

Cameroon

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar System Sales: Sale of solar kits and complete solar systems including home solar systems, basic lighting systems, electric razor systems, water pump systems, and fridge systems. Includes installation services and accessories.
2. Solar Microgrid Development: Design, installation, and commissioning of solar microgrids for communities, including public institutions. Projects funded by government ministries and international organizations.
3. Participatory Financing: Flexible payment plans (12, 18, 24 month credit options) allowing customers to acquire solar energy systems without large initial investments, generating recurring revenue.
4. Training and Awareness Programs: Training programs for individuals, businesses, and communities on effective use of solar energy systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Solkamtech Sarl designs, distributes, and installs decentralized photovoltaic solar systems and solar microgrids for households, businesses, rural communities, and public institutions across Cameroon. It sells a portfolio of plug-and-play solar kits (home, basic lighting, electric razor, water pump, fridge systems) and offers Pay-As-You-Go (PayGo) financing integrated with mobile money to enable incremental payments over 12, 18, or 24 months. The company also provides project-based installation services and end-user training on solar energy usage.

Product overview

Solkamtech Sarl offers a portfolio of solar energy products and services including decentralized solar systems and solar microgrids as core infrastructure products, complemented by a PayGo financing platform integrated with mobile money services. The company also provides a range of solar kits (Home Solar System, Basic Lightning System, Electric Razor System, Water Pump System, and Fridge System) with flexible payment options, along with awareness and training services. These products are designed to serve private households, businesses, rural communities, and public institutions across Cameroon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Decentralized Solar Systems Environmentally friendly energy systems that operate independently of the main grid, designed for remote areas to provide reliable power supply. Targeted at households, businesses, and rural communities without reliable grid access.
• Solar Microgrids Community-scale solar energy distribution systems (including MESH DC microgrid architecture) ensuring reliable power supply in communities and urban areas. Built for rural villages and public institutions lacking grid access.
• Home Solar System Small solar kit for lighting, TV, and basic appliances suitable for small households, available with 12, 18, or 24-month credit payment plans.
• Basic Lighting System Entry-level small solar kit providing lighting, radio, and basic appliance power for households.
• Electric Razor System Mid-tier solar kit providing lighting plus two electric razors, a radio, and two fans.
• Water Pump System Solar kit providing lighting plus a submersible pump and radio, targeted at agricultural and household water-pumping use cases.
• Fridge System Solar-powered refrigerator system providing cold storage for households.
• Participatory Financing (PayGo) Pay-As-You-Go financing scheme integrated with mobile money services that enables customers to acquire solar energy systems without large initial investments, with flexible 12, 18, or 24-month payment plans.
• Awareness and Training Programs Training programs for individuals, businesses, and communities to raise awareness and promote the effective use of solar energy systems, in support of installed-product adoption.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 inhabitants gained electricity access after 40+ years without power (Zalla project)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Solarworx GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2017 with Solarworx GmbH for deploying modular solar systems and mini-grids across rural areas. Collaboration includes developing PayGo platform integrated with mobile money services for off-grid electrification. Solarworx logo appears as key partner on website.
• Power AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower Africa funded project in 2020 distributing 1,200 Solar Home Systems combined with LPG cookers in rural communities of northern Cameroon. Strategic partner supporting off-grid electrification initiatives.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ funded 4-week project to install solar photovoltaic systems at community telecentres in Mandama and Bibemi. Project supported digital connectivity and training opportunities for local youth.
• ENEOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerENEO is Cameroon's national electricity company. Solkamtech executing 750 kW solar power plant project in Garoua-Boulaie. ENEO's CEO visited the site praising Solkamtech's professionalism and expertise.
• CNPCC (National Confederation of Cotton Producers of Cameroon)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolkamtech distributed 12,000 solar-powered sprayer baguettes to cotton producers in Pitoa, Guider, and Bibemi as part of CNPCC's sustainable farming initiative.
• EDFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner on website. Extent of collaboration not detailed in available source material.
• Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner on website. German energy agency supporting energy transition. Extent of collaboration not detailed in available source material.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• M-KOPA: East Africa-based PayGo solar leader operating a comparable asset-financing model integrated with mobile money. Closest analogue for Solkamtech's PayGo platform and household kit distribution model, though larger scale and primarily Kenya/Uganda focused.
• Fenix International (Engie Energy Access): Acquired by ENGIE, Fenix distributed PayGo solar home systems across Uganda, Zambia, and other African markets. Closely comparable product/financing model to Solkamtech's PayGo offering.
• d.light: Pan-African off-grid solar home system distributor with PayGo financing. Competes head-to-head with Solkamtech on household solar kits and PayGo payment plans across multiple African markets including francophone West and Central Africa.
• Zola Electric: Off-grid solar provider offering PayGo solar home systems and mini-grids across multiple African markets including West and Central Africa. Directly comparable on product portfolio and PayGo-financed distribution approach.
• Sun King (Greenlight Planet): Global off-grid solar company distributing PayGo-enabled solar home systems across Africa and Asia. Comparable product range (lighting kits, larger solar home systems, appliances) and PayGo distribution model.
• BBOXX: UK-headquartered PayGo solar home system provider with extensive African operations including DRC, Cameroon, and other francophone markets. Direct competitor on solar kit product set and PayGo financing model.
• Solarworx GmbH: German modular solar systems and mini-grid provider that is Solkamtech's core technology and PayGo development partner since 2017. They sell very similar products (modular solar kits, mini-grids, PayGo financing) into African off-grid markets.

Emerging players

• PowerGen Renewable Energy: East African mini-grid developer and operator with a hybrid PayGo and community-metering model. Comparable on the solar microgrid side of Solkamtech's business but not on household kits.

Regional players

• Lumos Global: PayGo solar provider serving West Africa with mobile-money-integrated solar home systems. Comparable product set and target customer, though focused on different geography (Nigeria, Ivory Coast) than Solkamtech's Central African base.

Broad incumbents

• Solarcentury (Statkraft): Large-scale solar EPC and IPP with operations across Africa and Europe, now part of Statkraft. Comparable on the utility-scale solar EPC side (e.g., Solkamtech's 750 kW ENEO plant) but not on the off-grid PayGo business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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