Kenya Clean Energy Week 2026 concluded with a distinguished evening of recognition and industry celebration through the Kenya Clean Energy Leadership Awards 2026 and Future Energy Leadership Awards, honouring the companies, innovators, teams, and individuals driving the growth of East Africa’s clean energy ecosystem.
Hosted on April 16, 2026 at Emara Hotel Ole Sereni, Nairobi, the ceremony marked the culmination of a high impact day of discussions, networking, and collaboration focused on advancing solar, storage, and smart energy adoption across the region . The awards recognised organisations and professionals demonstrating excellence across business performance, technology innovation, project execution, sustainability impact, and leadership within Kenya’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. The awards were presented by Mr Victor Omindo, State Department of Energy Liaison, Ministry of Energy, celebrating contributions across solar, storage, and emerging clean energy technologies.
The evening reflected Kenya’s strong clean energy momentum, with over 80 percent of the country’s installed electricity capacity already derived from renewable sources and a clear national focus on scaling solar deployment, strengthening grid resilience, and enabling private sector participation.
Award Winners
Kenya Clean Energy Leadership Awards 2026
Business Excellence Awards
• OEM / Manufacturer of the Year
GoodWe Technologies Company Limited
• EPC Company of the Year (C&I Solar Leadership)
Spenomatic Solar Limited
• Clean Energy Distributor of the Year – Emerging Market Leader
Power & Sun
• EPC Company of the Year (Solar-Powered Water Solutions)
Solargen Technologies Ltd.
• Clean Energy Company of the Year
Sentimental Energy Company
• Company of the Year – Legacy Leadership in Solar Inverters & Storage
Solaire, Lagnuvo Africa Ltd
• EPC Company of the Year (Integrated Energy Solutions)
Ariya Finergy
• Emerging Company of the Year – Excellence in Market Growth
Fox ESS / Steelstone Kenya Ltd
• Emerging Company of the Year – Project & Impact Leadership
Solar Spark Energy Kenya LTD
Technology & Innovation Excellence
• Technology Innovation of the Year – PV Module Technology (DeepBlue 5.0)
JA Solar
• Excellence in AI & IoT for Energy Systems & Digital Transformation
IMEXOLUTIONS (K) LTD
• Technology Innovation of the Year – Smart Storage Systems
Fox ESS / Steelstone Kenya Ltd
• Storage, Grid & Flexibility Innovation
W. Giertsen Energy Solutions Ltd
• Technology Innovation of the Year – Hybrid Energy Storage System
SAJ Electric
• Excellence in AI & IoT for Smart Metering & Energy Monetization Systems
Alpha Systems Limited
Team & Functional Excellence
• Project Management Team
Astonfield Solesa Solar Kenya Ltd
• Sales & Market Development Team
Jinko Solar
• Operations & Asset Management Team (Digital & Asset Performance Excellence)
IMEXOLUTIONS (K) LTD
• Team of the Year (EPC)
Spenomatic Solar Limited
• Operations & Asset Management Team (Solar Plant Operations Excellence)
Astonfield Solesa Solar Kenya Ltd
• Engineering Excellence Team – Integrated Systems & Regional Execution
Ariya Finergy
• Team of the Year (Distributor)
Gadgetronix Kenya LTD
• Sales & Marketing Development Team
Central Electricals International Limited
• Team of the Year (System Integrator)
IMEXOLUTIONS (K) LTD
• Engineering Excellence Team – Design Precision & Quality Assurance
Astonfield Solesa Solar Kenya Ltd
Finance, Investment & Market Development
• Market Expansion / New Market Entry Award
Spenomatic Solar Limited
• Energy Access / Inclusion Award
W. Giertsen Energy Solutions Ltd
Project Excellence & Execution
• Project of the Year – Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar Excellence
Spenomatic Solar Limited
• Fast-Track / Best Executed Project
Solar Spark Energy Kenya LTD
• Innovative Project Design Award (Engineering Excellence)
Central Electricals International Limited
• Repowering / Retrofit Project Award
Sentimental Energy Company
• Project of the Year – Off-Grid / Energy Independence Solution
IMEXOLUTIONS (K) LTD
• Energy Efficiency Project of the Year – Healthcare
Genlite Power & Renewables Ltd
• Innovative Project Design Award (Hybrid Innovation)
W. Giertsen Energy Solutions Ltd
Sustainability, ESG & Impact
• Sustainability Champion Award (Community Impact & Social Transformation)
Sentimental Energy Company
• Community Impact & CSR Excellence (Rhino Charge Solar & EV Initiative)
W. Giertsen Energy Solutions Ltd
• Sustainability Champion Award (Industrial Decarbonization & Energy Innovation)
IMEXOLUTIONS (K) LTD
• Community Impact & CSR Excellence (Grade 10 Education Support Initiative)
Sentimental Energy Company
Honorary Recognition
The ceremony also presented Honorary Awards recognising institutional leadership and ecosystem support. The recognitions were received by representatives from:
• Kenya Power GREEN Program
• Ministry of Energy
• Ministry of Energy & Petroleum
• Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA)
• Somali Green Energy Association (SOGEA)
Future Energy Leadership Awards 2026
Women in Energy (WENERGY)
• Ms. Faith Nafula, Solar Spark Energy Kenya Ltd
• Ms. Nikita Surty, Spenomatic Solar Limited
• Ms. Winnie Kirui, Ariya Finergy
• Ms. Elizabeth Mutura, Jinko Solar
Leaders Under 40
• Mr. Onesmus Muli, Jinko Solar
• Mr. Arvinder Ghataura, Steelstone Kenya Limited
• Mr. Tonny Mutuku, Rockwill Green Energy East Africa Ltd
• Mr. Rohit Thuturkar, Spenomatic Solar Limited
• Mr. Hasnain Sajan, Gadgetronix Kenya LTD
• Mr. Abdinur Abdikadir, SolarGen Technologies
• Mr. Abhinav Sharma, Power & Sun
Grand Masters
• Mr. Berjeesh Surty, Spenomatic Group
• Mr. Eyal Azar, KI Energy Tech Ltd
Best Future Energy CEOs
• Mr. Navpreet Singh, Spenomatic Solar Limited
• Eng. Paul Simiyu Mabonga, Sentimental Energy Company
• Mr. Aidarus Abubakar, SolarGen Technologies
Best Clean Energy Teams
• Solar Spark Energy Kenya LTD
• Topking Solar Solutions
Best Future Energy Workplaces
• IMEXOLUTIONS (K) LTD
A Celebration of Kenya’s Clean Energy Progress
The Kenya Clean Energy Leadership Awards 2026 and Future Energy Leadership Awards reflected the depth, diversity, and maturity of Kenya’s clean energy ecosystem. From technology innovation and project execution to sustainability impact and leadership excellence, the awards recognised the organisations and individuals shaping the country’s renewable energy future.
As Kenya accelerates toward universal energy access and expanded renewable capacity, platforms such as Kenya Clean Energy Week continue to serve as a critical catalyst for collaboration, investment, and innovation. The evening concluded with high value networking among industry stakeholders, reinforcing the shared commitment to advancing a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable energy future for Kenya and East Africa.
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