Our Impact

Powering access to brighter lives

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A Business Built for Impact

We started Sun King to solve a simple but massive problem: billions of people still don’t have access to reliable electricity. So we set out to change that — one solar product at a time.

Today, Sun King is the world’s leading off-grid solar company. Energy access is at the heart of what we do. When people gain access to energy, they gain the power to live healthier, happier, more prosperous lives.

Here we highlight just some of the ways clean energy access is transformative — for the families who gain power, the people employed by Sun King, the strengthened communities and economies, and the environment we all rely on.

At a Glance

184

MegaWatts of solar installed

28,399,476

solar products sold

24,537,652

homes powered by solar

46

countries where Sun King products are sold

33,000+

field agents who sell, install, and service Sun King products

$1.32 billion

of solar loans extended to households

Impact Areas

Energy Access

Sun King is delivering reliable, modern, off-grid energy solutions that help families and businesses thrive.

24,537,652

homes powered by solar

184 MW

of solar capacity installed

300,000

new solar connections every month

97%

of customers report improved quality of life
Sun King has changed so much for us. Now we have light at night, and my children can read and study without hassle. It’s such a relief. Our Sun King solar home system has truly made life better for my family.
Mariana Charles
Tanzania

Job Creation

Sun King helps families lift themselves out of poverty and creates jobs where they are needed most.

33,000+

field agents who sell, install, and service Sun King products

3,300+

full-time staff in finance, data science, product development, and engineering

$108 per month

average Energy Officer income

43%

of Energy Officers are women
It’s not just a job; it’s something I like doing. And it’s my passion as well.
Alex Muyunda
Sun King Field Agent, Zambia

Economic Growth and Prosperity

Africa’s economy cannot scale without universal energy access. Sun King connects off-grid families, businesses, schools, and institutions to power.

78% of African firms

experience outages

41% of African firms

identified electricity as a major constraint to their business, the highest share globally

Millions of phones

sold and charged, unlocking digital services and financial inclusion in off-grid areas

Solar for all

powering farms, schools, retail outlets, and offices across Africa and Asia
I used to use a generator, as the grid was very erratic. The constant and high fuel costs were not financially sustainable. My Sun King system powers my sewing and weaving machines. I am now more productive with my work. There's enough light to keep up with my customers' needs!
Fagbenro Omolade
Nigeria

Health, Education, and Wellbeing

Sun King’s solar solutions replace toxic fuels, keeping essential services running day and night. Reliable energy makes homes healthier, learning possible, and healthcare safer.

89% of East African households report health improvement

since buying a solar home system

80% fewer burn injuries

when families replace kerosene and candles with solar

1,000+

schools in Malawi and Tanzania are powered by Sun King

Powering health clinics

enabling safe and consistent lighting, vaccine refrigeration, and improved communication
Sun King is partnering with Imagine Worldwide to install solar systems in every primary school in Malawi to power educational technology, managing the entire value chain from manufacturing to installation. Their 15 years of experience and local presence give us confidence in their capabilities and allow us to focus on critical program issues.
Parth Arora
Director of Technology, Imagine Worldwide, Malawi

Financial Inclusion

Sun King’s EasyBuy model removes financial barriers with pay-as-you-go financing – allowing customers to pay for solar in small, manageable instalments.

$1.32 billion

in solar loans extended since 2007

9.8 million

individual solar loans issued to customers

65% of customers

accessed formal credit for the first time through our financing model

$0.19 a day

enables access to solar through flexible pay-as-you-go instalments
When I discovered the PowerPlay Pro, I knew it was perfect for my business — reliable affordable power through flexible payments. The first day I switched it on, I felt proud. I could run my fridge, charge phones, and keep things running smoothly.
Felix Ngonyani
Tanzania
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Climate and Sustainability

Sun King solar is transforming Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy landscape, allowing underserved households and businesses to leapfrog fossil fuels for cleaner, cost-effective alternatives.

38% of Nigerian customers

previously relied on petrol generators before switching to Sun King

2.4 MW

decentralised solar power installed per month

4.3 tonnes of CO₂e

saved over a decade for every kerosene lamp replaced by solar

75% of grid electricity

in Africa was powered by fossil fuels in 2023
Before I learnt about Sun King, we operated a petrol generator. Solar is cost-effective and it's more sustainable.
Dr Kapembwa Christopher
Zambia

Our Impact in Action

A Day in the Life of a Sun King Energy Officer

Alex Muyunda is a Sun King Energy Officer in Zambia. Join him as he spends his day getting Sun King systems up and running, including the powerful moment that a switch is flipped and a family gets electricity for the first time.

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How Solar Power Helped the Dickson Family in Malawi

Join us on an inspiring journey to Lilongwe, Malawi, where the Dickson family chose to bid goodbye to unreliable light and chose a Sun King’s solar home system! They traded flickering candles for bright, sustainable energy, powering their vibrant family life.

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Powering Independent Radio in Nigeria

Prince Adeyemi is an independent broadcaster in Lagos. He puts his soul into his work, but daily power cuts meant he was spending too much on generator fuel. Since he turned to Sun King, his studio runs 24/7 and his show is never interrupted.

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Solar-Powered EdTech in Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania

Across Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania, Sun King is equipping schools with solar power to keep EdTech tools charged, lights on, and learning possible. Through the BEFIT programme and partnerships with Imagine Worldwide and onebillion, over 6,000 schools will be powered in Malawi alone — reaching millions of thousands of learners across the region.

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Modernising Agricultural Education in Zambia

Dr. Christopher Kapembwa shares his journey of transforming his school, the Zambia Institute of Agriculture, with a Sun King solar inverter system. Before Sun King, Dr. Kapembwa used unsafe and polluting generators to power his education hub.

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Transforming Off-Grid Communities in Togo

In the serene setting of Agou Akplolo, Togo, Yawa Kpodo and her family’s lives have been transformed by their Sun King solar home system: they no longer rely on risky and ineffective candles to study, eat, and navigate their home safely in the evenings.

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