PowerGen brings the experience of installing hundreds of complex renewable energy systems across East Africa since 2011

PowerGen EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) has been delivering best-in-class renewable energy systems throughout seven countries in East Africa for over 7 years. We are experts in integrating solar, battery storage, and diesel generators along with smart metering and control systems to create sustainable, cost-effective energy solutions for all scenarios. Whether it’s displacement of diesel, micro-grid distribution, improved monitoring and O&M, or bringing power to where non previously existing – PowerGen is your partner.

In addition to serving clients, PowerGen EPC provides the implementation services for PowerGen’s industry-leading micro-utility business.

Featured Clients

Completion of 8 solar micro-grids in Tanzania from 2014 to present. Additional projects still ongoing.
Commissioned a 30kW solar water pumping system at the Dadaab Refugee Camp in 2014, at the time the largest in East Africa.
Installation of various solar micro-grids throughout Kenya powering villages and football pitches.
Installed Engie’s first (and so far only) micro-grid in East Africa, a 16kWp site with diesel integration and lithium ion storage in Tanzania.
Installed a community project in northeastern Kenya on behalf of the US Embassy in Kenya.
In 2015, AECF awarded PowerGen with grants and loans to install over 10 micro-grids
Installed two micro-grids on the Finlays tea estate in Kenya, and conducted a separate smart metering pilot project.
Disbursed funds from Kiva.org platform to fund micro-grids in Kenya.
Installed a solar micro-grid in Kenya for SunEdison in 2015.
Installed two 30kWp solar micro-grids in Uganda attached to two schools.
Installed two 70kWp solar + battery storage systems for remote tourist lodges in Kenya.
Awarded grant to build micro-grids in Kenya.
Installing a 200kWp solar + battery storage system in Kenya for SolarCentury. Also supported with their 800kWp Garden City project in 2015.