Sun King Opens Solar Factory in Kenya

Quick Take: Sun King’s Kenyan factory lights the path for Africa’s solar manufacturing future.

Key Figures & Findings: Sun King, a leader in the pay-as-you-go solar market, opened its first large-scale African manufacturing plant in Tatu City, Kenya. This strategic move signals a shift from purely being an importer/distributor to a local manufacturer. The new factory will manufacture, refurbish, and warehouse solar-powered electronics, starting with televisions and smartphone devices specifically designed to run efficiently on the company’s solar systems.

 Statistics & Insights:

• Capacity: The 7,600-square-meter plant has an annual production capacity of up to 700,000 units

Future Implications: If scaled successfully, the Tatu City facility could transform Kenya into a regional solar manufacturing hub, cutting costs, boosting exports, and reinforcing Africa’s clean-tech ecosystem. 

Source:Tech-ish