Uniting Tech, Finance, and Distribution
Unlocking Universal Energy Access
The Challenge
Solutions exist but remain out of reach
Nearly 800 million people worldwide – 85% in Africa – have no access to electricity. For those with access to the grid, less than half of Africans report having a reliable supply of electricity. In rural Africa, only one in three people have access to electricity. Fossil fuels account for over 70% of Africa’s grid power.
Africa is home to the world’s strongest solar potential but has less than 1% of global installed solar capacity. Despite rapidly falling solar costs and Africa becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing adopters of solar, upfront costs still exclude most low-income households and businesses.
An ever-evolving suite of standalone solar systems reflects Africa’s energy needs, offering different power levels that align affordability with demand. Yet, important challenges remain:
- Limited investment at the scale required to reach millions of households and businesses.
- Uneven product quality, undermining trust and impact.
- Many remote and low-income communities still lack access to installation and maintenance services.
End-to-End Solar Technology
Integrated design, financing, and delivery built for scale
Honed over 15 years, Sun King has built end-to-end financing, distribution, and technology capabilities to deliver wherever energy is needed at scale. We do it all to make switching to solar simple. Quality product design, raw materials, last-mile delivery, installation, flexible financing, and long-term warranty support, all under one roof. Sun King’s end-to-end approach means we take full responsibility over every customer’s needs, not just parts of the process.
From solar kits that provide first-time energy access to larger capacity systems, our range of solutions meet customers where they are and allow them to grow over time. Every component is engineered for reliability, and we continuously upgrade our technology based on customer feedback. The result: smart, durable solar that outperforms outdated alternatives.
Smart Financing
We Make Solar Affordable Today
Across Africa, hundreds of millions of adults remain unbanked, leaving many households unable to access loans to cover the upfront cost of solar. Sun King bridges this gap with Pay-As-You-Go financing, enabling customers to pay for solar in small daily instalments, as little as ~$0.15 per day over 12–18 months.
Payments mirror the cadence and cost of a typical electricity bill, dramatically lowering the upfront barrier. Customers can pay via mobile money or cash, without needing a formal bank account. To date, Sun King has provided $1.7 billion in solar financing, reaching over 13 million people, with 65% accessing formal credit for the first time.
Last-Mile Distribution
We Install Solar Everywhere
Nowhere is too remote for Sun King. With over 440 shops in 12 countries, we’ll deliver, install, and maintain wherever energy is needed. Our cutting-edge logistics provide clean energy in the places the grid doesn’t reach.
Our 40,000-strong agent network spans the continent. Our agents deliver solar equipment and services in their own communities. Sun King equips our agents with the skills, knowledge, and training to meet the technology and customer service requirements the role necessitates.
Powering 200 Million Lives by 2030
We Go Where Energy Is Needed Most
Sun King is scaling rapidly. Based on current growth trajectories, we aim to reach 200 million people by 2030, deploying 50 million solar kits to power homes, schools, health centres, and small businesses. Using our proven pay-as-you-go model, Sun King expects to deploy more than $5.6 billion in solar equipment by the end of the decade.
We’ll keep driving the cost of solar down, harnessing advances in solar and battery technology to deliver more power for less. Building on our direct presence across 13 countries globally, we will expand deeper into underserved communities within our current markets and into new countries over time. And we will continue strengthening our financing model — including pioneering emerging-market securitisations — to scale responsibly and reach more customers.
