Ofgen Renewable Energy Solutions

Ofgen: Renewable Energy Solutions

Ofgen is an East African commercial and industrial solar company that delivers end-to-end solar PV systems across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and financing through engineering, procurement, construction, and long-term operations and maintenance. Founded in 2014 and locally owned, Ofgen offers both turn-key (on balance sheet) and funded (off balance sheet) solutions, meaning building owners can either purchase a system outright or have Ofgen finance, own, and operate it with the client paying for energy consumed. With 6.2 MWp of solar capacity and 9.3 MWh of battery energy storage under management, and a further 15 MWp pipeline across Eastern Africa, Ofgen operates at a scale that serves large commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and telecom infrastructure. The company specialises in hybrid system integration – combining solar PV with grid, battery storage, and backup generators, which is particularly relevant for Kenyan developments where grid reliability varies and uninterrupted power is critical.

Key Features:

• Service model: Turn-key (client-owned) and funded (Ofgen-financed) solar PV solutions
• Full lifecycle scope: Project development, engineering, procurement, construction, O&M, asset management, and financing
• Solar PV: Ground-mounted, rooftop, captive, and behind-the-meter systems
• Battery Energy Storage (BESS): Peak shaving, load optimisation, diesel displacement, backup power
• Hybrid systems: Solar + grid + battery + genset integration
• Telecom energy: BTS solarisation, Energy-as-a-Service, multi-site rollouts (100–1,000+ sites)
• Grid infrastructure: Transmission/distribution lines, substations, grid evacuation systems
• Portfolio: 6.2 MWp solar capacity, 9.3 MWh battery storage under management
• Pipeline: 15 MWp in development across Eastern Africa
• Certification: ERC licensed

Sustainability Features:

• Directly displaces grid and diesel-generated electricity with solar PV, reducing building operational carbon emissions
• Battery storage enables diesel displacement – reducing fossil fuel consumption and associated air quality and noise impacts at commercial and industrial sites
• Hybrid system design maximises solar utilisation by integrating storage and grid backup, reducing curtailment and ensuring renewable energy is consumed rather than wasted
• Funded model removes the capital expenditure barrier for building owners, making solar accessible to cost-sensitive commercial developments that would otherwise remain on grid/diesel