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Sun King provides affordable solar energy for the 1.8 billion people around the world without reliable access to the electrical grid

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Yommia Printers in 🇳🇬 used to lose entire print runs during power cuts, even after investing in a generator, as fuel & maintenance costs eroded profits. With a Sun solar inverter, the print shop now runs reliably around the clock – no downtime, no wasted jobs, higher productivity
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As global leaders gather at the #G20 meetings, these private-sector commitments inject vital momentum into Africa’s green transition and the urgent push to close the energy-access gap. Learn more about Sun King's commitment here: https://t.co/a91AERM1IZ
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📍#GlobalCitizenNOW in Johannesburg 🇿🇦: Alongside President Ramaphosa and EC President von der Leyen, Sun King has pledged to target clean energy access for 200m people by 2030. This includes ☀️ 50m new solar kits & 💡3.8GW of solar capacity installed. #EnergyAccess #Mission300
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.@SunKingGlobal has committed to deliver 50M off-grid solar systems by 2030, bringing clean, reliable electricity to 200M people across Africa — including 200K new systems for houses and businesses in 🇿🇦 alone. ⚡ #GlobalCitizenNOW: Johannesburg
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This investment supports Kenya’s industrialisation -building skills, speeding delivery & repairs, and turning local talent into opportunity. Proud to power brighter lives with products made in Kenya, for Kenya 🇰🇪, and Africa.
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A week ago, Sun King opened its 1st manufacturing facility in Africa, in Kiambu, Kenya. The hub brings manufacturing, refurbishment & warehousing under one roof. First off: energy-efficient TVs & smartphones. Made closer to home, creating jobs. Read more: https://t.co/flMCiful99
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Sun King has tripled monthly solar installations, agents & shops. Behind every installation is a family, school, or small business switching on reliable electricity, often for the very first time. With rapid tech gains & #Mission300, we’re scaling faster:
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Co-founder Anish Thakkar says the company has tripled its footprint as governments push electrification.
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He highlighted two unlocks to scale: smart public policy with modest, targeted subsidies to remove affordability barriers; and innovative finance that expands access to PAYGo solar loans. Then, we can meet Africa’s vast unmet demand for reliable, clean power. #FTAfrica
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Last week at the #FTAfrica Summit in London, Sun King Co-Founder Anish Thakkar joined energy leaders on accelerating Africa’s renewables & energy access. Our solar kit deliveries have grown from 10,000 to 330,000+/mth in 8yrs, yet off-grid solar’s potential is only just beginning
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Honoured to be featured in @LSEplc's IFR on Africa’s energy securitisations. Sun King’s 2 deals – the largest of their kind and Africa’s biggest outside SA – are backed by solar loan receivables, showing replicable finance can unlock clean-energy capital:
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We have partnered with @TheREANigeria, Ministry of Power & Lagos State to scale energy access & deepen manufacturing-led growth. Exploring 🇳🇬 light manufacturing ($150m in localised imports + hundreds of jobs) and advancing #Mission300. #NREIF2025 👉: https://t.co/O8uaYa7LvV
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At Sun King, Catherine will lead the charge in how we show up for the millions of households and businesses we serve – from 33,000+ agents and 390+ shops to our fast-growing digital communities. We’re excited for the creativity and care she brings to this journey. 💛
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We’re delighted to welcome @cmudachi as Sun King’s new Vice President for Marketing! With 25+ years of experience building brands across Africa – from @CocaColaCo and @SafaricomPLC to @BurnMfg and more – Catherine brings a passion for purpose, growth, and connection.
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We’ve flipped the switch by unveiling a refreshed logo – a bold symbol of our evolution and commitment to deliver more affordable solar, more reliable power, more products that make life easier, and more solutions to power opportunity. Here’s our story:
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Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar energy company, has unveiled a refreshed logo marking a major milestone in its continued growth and evolution. The new logo reflects the company’s...
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Sun King
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“Kerosene and candles were expensive and unreliable. It took time to see any progress in my business.” – Felix, entrepreneur in Tanzania. With Sun King’s PowerPlay Pro, he now powers a freezer, growing his business, and his kids study safely at night.
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Sun King
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$1.3 billion in solar loans to over 10 million customers, averaging 91 payments/second. At Sun King, we are proving that AI-powered data can make finance more inclusive for millions. Read how our partnership with @Zerve_AI drives smarter forecasting:
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Discover how Sun King leveraged Zerve’s cloud-native AI platform to analyze 4M+ customers and 4.3B transactions, enabling faster credit risk modeling, accurate revenue forecasting, and scalable...
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Sun King
3 months
We started Sun King with a bold mission: bring reliable electricity to the billions living without it – one solar product at a time. Reliable power unlocks healthier, more modern, and more dignified lives. Here's what we do, and why we do it: https://t.co/wsbhSPdSJZ
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Our refreshed website showcases how our end-to-end approach makes switching to solar simple: ✅ Quality design ✅ Last-mile delivery ✅ Flexible financing ✅ Long-term support Explore how we’re lighting lives & powering progress:
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Explore Sun King solar products—solar home systems, inverters, and lanterns. Save money, enjoy reliable power, and pay in instalments.
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For 15+ years, we’ve brought reliable, affordable, sustainable energy to communities living without dependable electricity. Our revamped website makes it easier to see how we power brighter lives through off-grid solar: https://t.co/7Nrnu0a0jD
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In Bunju A, Tanzania, Angela’s food business once closed at sunset. Darkness meant lost income and opportunities. With Sun King’s Boom lantern, she now works longer, stays connected and grows her business. Here, solar = opportunity! https://t.co/gw3SEAcAbN #SolarPower
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