About Sun King

Sun King (formerly Greenlight Planet) is the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company. Founded in 2007 by three University of Illinois graduates, the company has transformed from a small startup selling solar lanterns into a global energy giant that has powered the lives of over 100 million people across 65 countries.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Sun King is the pioneer of the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) solar model, which allows underserved families to access clean energy through small, flexible digital payments.

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Mission & Impact

• Mission: To “Power Access to Brighter Lives” by providing clean, affordable, and reliable energy to the 1.8 billion people living without a dependable electrical grid.
• Global Footprint: Sun King operates a massive “last-mile” distribution network with over 2,500 full-time staff and 40,000+ field agents who travel house-to-house to install and service systems.
• Environmental Impact: As of 2026, the company has helped eliminate over 22 million tons of CO₂ emissions by replacing kerosene lamps and diesel generators with solar power.

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Core Products & Technology

Sun King’s product range is designed as an “Energy Ladder,” allowing customers to start small and upgrade as their needs grow:

• Solar Lanterns: Portable, durable lights with phone-charging capabilities (e.g., Sun King Pico, Pro series).
• Solar Home Systems (SHS): Multi-light kits that power fans, radios, and Sun King-branded energy-efficient TVs.
• Solar Inverters: High-capacity systems (PowerHub and PowerPlay ranges) capable of running AC appliances like refrigerators, computers, and large business equipment.
• Expansion (2026): The company is currently scaling its own manufacturing facilities in Kenya and Nigeria to produce solar kits, smartphones, and TVs locally for the African market.

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Sun King in Cameroon

Sun King has a significant and growing presence in Cameroon, addressing the energy needs of both rural off-grid communities and urban dwellers facing frequent power outages.

• Local Operations: Sun King maintains a network of retail shops and field agents across the country, providing local language support and professional installation.
• Product Availability: Popular systems like the Home 200X and PowerPay solutions are widely used in the Far North, East, and Littoral regions.
• Financial Inclusion: Through partnerships with mobile money platforms (Orange Money/MTN MoMo), Sun King allows Cameroonian customers to pay for their systems in small daily installments, making solar cheaper than buying kerosene or petrol for a generator.

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Key Differentiators

• End-to-End Control: Unlike many competitors, Sun King designs its own hardware, manages its own financing (EasyBuy), and uses its own agents for installation and maintenance.
• Efficiency: Their appliances (TVs, fans) are engineered specifically to consume minimal power, allowing them to run for much longer on small batteries than standard household electronics.
• Sustainability: Sun King products are built to last, often featuring LFP (LiFePO4) battery technology and five-year warranties.