About AM Power Solar

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We're a Nairobi-based solar EPC company, founded in 2024. We design, finance and build solar systems that give businesses, schools and hospitals across East Africa reliable, affordable power.

At AM Power, our vision is not just a dream but a future we are actively working towards with our customers. We see a day when sustainable energy powers prosperity and progress across Africa, leading the continent towards a renewable energy revolution. This transformation will drive economic empowerment and preserve the planet for future generations.

Our vision

is to be Africa's premier solar energy provider, delivering innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions that drive economic growth and development.

Our mission

is to empower African businesses with reliable, affordable, and sustainable solar energy solutions. We will leverage advanced technologies and flexible financing models to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

Leadership

Led by experience

Binyam Zewdie

Binyam Zewdie

Co-Founder & CEO

Binyam is the co-founder and CEO of AM Power and AM Power Capital, with nearly 20 years of international business leadership in Canada and Kenya.

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His career spans the private and not-for-profit sectors, including key roles at Fortune 100 companies (ADP and TNT Express/FedEx), where he built a reputation for driving business growth and fostering authentic leadership in the SaaS and logistics industries.

Guided by a conviction that profit and purpose coexist, Binyam moved into renewable energy to apply his private-sector experience where he can make the greatest impact.

He holds a BSc Honours from Carleton University and a Certificate in Big Data and Predictive Analytics from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Samuel Adeyemo

Samuel Adeyemo

Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor

Sam is a seasoned entrepreneur and solar energy expert, and co-founder and former CRO of Aurora Solar.

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He is Co-Founder and CEO of Duranta, which builds software for designing and maintaining outdoor spaces. Before Aurora, he co-founded Vituo Technologies, a solar EPC for commercial PV in emerging markets; AM Power continues that legacy as Vituo’s successor.

Samuel began his career as a Vice President at JPMorgan. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago and an MBA and MSc in Engineering from Stanford University.

Stephen Abiah

Stephen Abiah

Head Field Engineer

Stephen is a seasoned electrical engineer with over 20 years of experience specialising in solar PV systems.

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A graduate of the Technical University of Mombasa and certified by Strathmore University, he is licensed by EPRA to manage grid-tied and off-grid systems.

At AM Power, Stephen plays a key role in every project, from initial scoping to installation and maintenance: energy usage analysis, detailed site assessments and matching each client’s needs with optimised solar production.

He has led projects across Kenya, the DRC, South Sudan and the wider East African region.

Our people

Meet the rest of the team

Maya Shah

Maya Shah

Marketing & Communications Consultant

Maya is a communications consultant specialising in digital marketing, strategic communications and events in the sustainability sector.

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At AM Power Solar, Maya leads digital marketing, brand communications and stakeholder engagement. With over 4 years of experience in social media, copywriting and content development, she advances our mission through data-driven storytelling. She is a certified digital marketer and ESG consultant.

Maya holds a First-Class Honours degree in International Studies from Strathmore University.

Delphine Elijah

Delphine Elijah

Business Development & Strategy Associate

Delphine drives AM Power Solar’s growth strategy through cross-functional business development, finance and operations expertise.

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She supports the company’s expansion by identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships and keeping planning and execution closely aligned.

Delphine holds a First Class Honours degree in Finance and Accounting from Strathmore University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Board of directors

Kirteesingh Geerawor

Director

Kirteesingh has over 16 years of experience in global business, with deep knowledge of fund and company formation and administration.

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He has worked across the main areas of financial services, including legal, tax compliance and structuring, accounting, administration, corporate secretarial and AML/CFT.

He holds a BSc (First Class Honours with Distinction) in Investment and Financial Risk Management from Cass Business School, City University London, is a Fellow of the ACCA (FCCA) and a member of the Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants.

Ravi Soobchan

Director

Ravi has more than 14 years of experience in the global business sector and is a Manager at St Lawrence Management Limited.

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He oversees a team of 12 administrators and a portfolio of over 200 companies, from global business and authorised companies to foundations, trusts and domestic entities.

Ravi holds a degree in Finance from the University of Mauritius and is completing his ACCA (Level 3). He began his career at SANNE Mauritius before joining St Lawrence Management in 2018, where he acts as Director and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

What we stand for

Our core values

At AM Solar Power, we are driven by four core values that define our commitment to excellence and accountability in delivering impactful solar energy solutions:

Honesty

We uphold unwavering integrity in everything we do, building trust and lasting partnerships through transparent, honest practices.

Economic empowerment

We help businesses thrive with cost-effective solar that drives economic growth while advancing sustainability, with a relentless focus on efficiency.

Reliability

Dependability is our standard. From consultation to support, we deliver exceptional service and solar solutions tailored to each customer.

Customer success

We build lasting partnerships based on trust, personal support and mutual growth. Your success fuels ours.

Memberships & accreditations