At the heart of the most influential solar gathering in East Africa—The Solar Week Kenya 2025—the spotlight shone brightly on the individuals, teams, and organizations that are shaping the future of clean energy in Kenya. Held at Emara Hotel Ole Sereni, Nairobi, the Solar Week Kenya Leadership Awards 2025 recognized and honored industry leaders whose unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements have propelled the solar energy sector to new heights.

Widely regarded as Kenya’s most prestigious platform for solar recognition, the Leadership Awards shine a light on exceptional performers across projects, innovations, and business excellence—those who are redefining how solar energy is deployed, scaled, and celebrated both locally and globally.

The competition saw inspiring nominations from across the world, but only the most impactful names emerged victorious. These champions were acknowledged not just within their organizations but across the entire solar ecosystem—celebrated by peers, professionals, and customers alike.

GrandMasters Awards: Honoring Leadership & Vision  

• Bhavinkumar Chovatiya, Astonfield Solesa Solar Kenya Ltd. – Excellence in EPC Leadership
• David Lumatete, Central Electricals International Limited – Excellence in Business Management Leadership – C&I
• Navpreet Singh, Spenomatic Solar Limited – Excellence in Strategic Leadership
• Aidarus Abubakar, Solargen Technologies – Excellence in Solar Project Management – Offgrid & Energy Solutions
• Manoj Kumar, Spenomatic Solar Limited – Excellence in Solar Project Management – Rooftop Solar Solutions
• Paul Njoroge Ngugi, W. Giertsen Energy Solutions – Excellence in Solar Project Execution
• Rohit Thuturkar, Spenomatic Solar Limited – Excellence in Sales Thought Leadership – EPC
• Aidarus Abubakar, Solargen Technologies – Excellence in Solar Entrepreneurship (Silver)
• Berjeesh Surty, Spenomatic Group of Companies – Excellence in Solar Entrepreneurship (Gold)

Business Excellence Awards: Leading by Performance  

• Astonfield Solesa Solar Kenya Ltd. – Solar Company of the Year: O&M (Silver)
• Spenomatic Solar Limited – Solar Company of the Year: O&M (Gold)
• Raynow Energy – Solar Company of the Year: Asset Management
• Central Electricals International Limited – Solar Company of the Year: EPC (Mini Grids)
• Solargen Technologies – Solar Company of the Year: EPC (Water Pumps)
• Spenomatic Solar Limited – Solar Company of the Year: EPC
• Ariya Finergy – Solar Company of the Year: EPC for Solar + Storage
• GOODWE – Solar Company of the Year: Inverter
• Collective Energy Africa – Solar Company of the Year: Distributor (Battery)
• Gadgetronix Kenya LTD – Solar Company of the Year: Distributor (Energy Storage Solutions)
• Power & Sun – Solar Company of the Year: Distributor (Comprehensive Solar Solutions)
• W. Giertsen Energy Solutions – Solar Company of the Year: Energy Storage Solutions
• Sun King – Solar Company of the Year: Financial Innovation

Solar Project Excellence Awards: Showcasing Impactful Deployment  

• W. Giertsen Energy Solutions – Best Off-Grid Solar Project: Innovation & Reliability
• Ariya Finergy – Best Off-Grid Solar Project: Sustainable Impact & Energy Management
• Solargen Technologies – Best Solar Project Engineering of the Year – Social Impact & Product Innovation
• Sentimental Energy Company – Best Solar Project Deal of the Year
• Spenomatic Solar Limited – Best Solar Project of the Year – Sarit Centre Mall

Technology & Innovation Excellence Awards: Empowering Change  

• Sun King – Outstanding Product Innovation of the Year – PowerHub Series

Team Excellence Awards: Powering Together  

• Spenomatic Solar Limited – Best Engineering Team of the Year
• Mazard Engineering Co. LTD – Best Construction Team of the Year
• Spenomatic Solar Limited – Best Finance Team of the Year
• Gadgetronix Kenya LTD – Best Sales Team of the Year – Distributor
• Spenomatic Solar Limited – Best Sales Team of the Year – EPC
• Sun King – Best Product Design Team of the Year
• Gadgetronix Kenya LTD – Best Marketing Team of the Year

Sustainability Leadership Awards: Advancing a Greener Tomorrow  

Company Awards

• Sentimental Energy Company – Company of the Year: Innovative RE Initiative – Schools
• Gogreen Energy Ltd – Company of the Year: Sustainable Energy & Technology Integration

Individual & Team Awards

• Sentimental Energy Company – Sustainability Team of the Year: CSR Excellence

Project Awards

• Gogreen Energy Ltd – Project of the Year: Carbon Reduction – Lewa Conservancy
• Sentimental Energy Company – Project of the Year: Sustainable Finance and Investment – Friends School Kamusinga

From visionary entrepreneurs to innovative engineers, from standout projects to stellar teams—The Solar Week Kenya Leadership Awards 2025 served as a momentous tribute to those redefining the solar narrative across Kenya and East Africa.