Clean energy & mobility advisory · Nairobi

Catalysing sustainable futures.

We help companies, investors and communities bring clean, affordable power (solar, batteries and electric transport) to more people across Africa.

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58+years of combined team experience
20African countries in our network
11technology, finance & impact partners
4ways we can help, from funding to installation
ArcTerra team members in high-visibility vests inspecting a farm site
Our team on a site visit, assessing a farm for solar-powered irrigation.
About ArcTerra

Clean energy advice, built on local know-how.

ArcTerra Renewables Limited is a Kenyan clean energy and mobility advisory firm, founded in 2026. We believe reliable clean power is both a basic need and a real business opportunity, so we work where energy access, market growth and climate finance meet.

From our headquarters in Nairobi we work across East, West, Central and Southern Africa, on projects covering home energy, solar-powered equipment for businesses and farms, battery storage and electric vehicles.

Our mission

To speed up Africa’s move to clean energy through expert advice, climate finance and market development that unlock investment and create lasting impact.

Our vision

A continent where clean energy is available to everyone, makes commercial sense, and is used at scale.

Who we work with

Organisations we support

Whether you make solar equipment, fund projects or sell to households, here is how we can help.

  1. 01

    Technology makers

    Manufacturers of solar, battery and electric-vehicle equipment. We help you enter African markets and grow sales.

  2. 02

    Investors & funders

    Impact investors, development banks and foundations. We help you find clean energy projects worth backing.

  3. 03

    Distributors & community lenders

    Retailers, NGOs, microfinance groups and SACCOs. We help you deliver clean energy products to the last mile.

  4. 04

    Governments & regulators

    Ministries and public agencies. We help you design policies and programmes that make clean energy easier to adopt.

  5. 05

    Project developers

    Companies building renewable energy projects. We help you plan, structure and fund them across the continent.

What we do

Our four services

Each service can stand alone, or we can combine them to take a project all the way from idea to switched-on.

01Team reviewing funding documents and charts

Grant writing & climate finance

We help you find and win the money your clean energy project needs.

  • Applications to major climate funds such as the GCF and GEF
  • Designing pay-for-results funding programmes, and checking the results
  • Getting you ready for the checks development banks carry out before they invest
  • Simple ways to measure and report your impact
  • Building relationships with international lenders and donors
02Inside the Coffee on Wheels solar-powered espresso bar

Market development & growth support

We help clean energy products reach the right customers, through the right partners.

  • Market research: who is buying, who is competing and at what price
  • Planning how to sell, who to partner with, and how to launch
  • Introductions to distributors, microfinance groups, SACCOs and NGOs
  • Working with government programmes and large buyers
  • Support for expanding into other countries
03ArcTerra engineers assessing a borehole site with community members

Energy & sustainability advice

We help organisations use less energy, pay less for it, and switch to cleaner sources.

  • Energy audits: finding where power is wasted and money can be saved
  • Feasibility studies: will the project work, what will it cost, and what will it return?
  • Power purchase deals: negotiating fair long-term electricity contracts
  • Net-zero plans: cutting carbon in line with recognised standards
  • Specialist advice: commercial and sports lighting, electric vehicles and charging points
04Licensed technicians fitting solar panels on a house roof

Turnkey renewable energy projects

We deliver complete solar and storage systems, ready to use, so you don’t have to manage the details.

  • Site visits and checking the system design
  • Sourcing equipment and managing the supply chain
  • Installation, testing and switch-on by licensed technical teams
  • Permits, compliance and project paperwork
  • Handing over a reliable system, with performance certified
How we work

From first idea to day-to-day running

Our advisory support covers the whole life of a project. You can bring us in at whichever stage you need.

  1. Strategy

    Make the right move

    Spotting the opportunity and shaping a clear plan.

  2. Technical design

    Design it right

    Choosing the right technology and sizing it properly.

  3. Finance

    Finance it smart

    Building the business case and raising the funding.

  4. Delivery

    Build it right

    Managing suppliers, installation and quality.

  5. Operations

    Run it better

    Keeping systems performing and growing over time.

What you get: Projects investors will fundLower riskBetter returnsSmooth operationsMeasurable impact
Solutions

Clean power for homes, farms and businesses

We design and deliver systems for three main types of customer.

For homes

Residential

Reliable power for lights, appliances and hot water, day and night.

  • Solar home systems
  • Home batteries
  • Water pumps
  • Solar water heating
For farms

Agriculture

Solar-powered water and equipment that cut fuel costs and boost harvests.

  • Solar boreholes
  • Greenhouses
  • Irrigation
  • Farm operations
For businesses & institutions

Commercial & industrial

Lower power bills and fewer outages for schools, hospitals, offices and factories.

  • Solar + battery storage
  • Energy audits
  • Power purchase deals
  • EV charging
The pink Coffee on Wheels electric three-wheeler espresso bar
Latest news · 22 June 2026

Coffee on Wheels, launched by the President.

H.E. President William Ruto launched the Coffee Revival Through Cooperative Societies Programme in Kirinyaga, featuring Coffee on Wheels, a fully electric, solar-powered espresso bar engineered and delivered by ArcTerra Renewables with The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (NKPCU).

It runs on its own battery and inverter, produces zero emissions, and was designed and built entirely in Kenya.

Every component. Every bolt. Every line of design. Kenyan.
People

Our leadership team

A team with more than 58 years of combined experience in clean energy, climate finance, market development and communications across Africa and beyond.

Anthony Akivembe

Energy & Climate Market Strategist

Deep expertise in growing clean energy businesses, building institutional partnerships and expanding across borders. Anthony has helped energy companies design go-to-market strategies and secure alliances with development finance institutions, governments and buyers across sub-Saharan Africa.

14+ years

Stephen Manyasi

Market & Investment Readiness Strategist

Extensive experience refining business models, giving technical advice and building sales strategies that scale for early and growth-stage companies. Stephen has guided several clean energy companies to become investment-ready and improve their distribution across Sub-Saharan Africa.

15+ years

Mike Ndiema

Operations & Partnerships Lead

With a background in community psychology, Mike brings expertise in community engagement and mobilisation, and in working with stakeholders across the private sector and development initiatives, from major telecoms brands to the NGO sector.

15+ years

Teddy Ongamo

Energy, Finance & Project Development Specialist

Extensive experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency, specialising in market entry, financial product development, finding and modelling projects, public-private partnership negotiations, and investor relations and fundraising.

15+ years

Anthony Kiama

Lead, Enterprise Development & Market Linkages

An enterprise development consultant and business mentor supporting small businesses, cooperatives, and youth- and women-led enterprises across Kenya. Anthony has led work with KCB Foundation, Cereal Growers Association, GAIN and Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works, mentoring 100+ enterprises to access finance and new markets.

10+ years
Partners

Organisations we work with

We work with trusted technology, finance and community partners to get clean energy to the people who need it.

  • Clean energy technology

    Chaji Services

    Solar and battery storage hardware and installation expertise across East Africa.

  • Financial institution

    Sidian Bank

    Affordable loans and small-business financing for clean energy.

  • Community finance

    Akiba Mashinani Trust

    Grassroots energy access and pay-as-you-go distribution at the last mile.

  • Impact organisation

    The Washing Machine Project

    Gender-inclusive clean technology that improves livelihoods in underserved communities.

  • Off-grid solar

    IONA Solar

    Off-grid solar home systems and lanterns for underserved communities in East Africa.

  • Coffee marketing body

    New Kenya Planters Coffee Union

    Reviving Kenya’s coffee industry with farmer-focused services across the value chain.

  • Battery storage

    Vestwoods by Haier

    Advanced battery systems that make power more reliable.

  • Electric mobility

    Alpha E-Mobility

    Electric vehicles, smart batteries and clean transport solutions.

  • Clean energy entrepreneurship

    Siganda Limited

    Training networks of women and youth clean energy entrepreneurs.

  • Energy storage & cross-grid

    Omnivoltaic

    Smart inverters, batteries and e-mobility solutions for homes and businesses.

  • Clean cooking & productive use

    Zuhura Solutions

    Solar-powered street food carts that replace charcoal.

  • Partner with us

    Making, funding or distributing clean energy? Let’s talk.

    Get in touch →
Map of Africa highlighting Kenya as headquarters and the 19 other countries in ArcTerra's network
Where we work

Based in Nairobi, working across Africa

  • Kenya

    ArcTerra Renewables headquarters

  • East Africa

    Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, South Sudan, Somaliland

  • West Africa

    Sierra Leone, Liberia, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria

  • Central Africa

    DRC and Cameroon, high-potential markets with growing investor interest

  • Southern Africa

    Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Work with us

Let’s build Africa’s clean energy future.

Tell us a little about what you have in mind. A member of our team will get back to you, usually within two working days.

  • Partner with us

    For technology makers looking to enter, grow or find distributors in African markets.

  • Invest

    For climate funds, development banks, impact investors and foundations seeking strong projects.

  • Distribute

    For retailers, NGOs, microfinance groups and SACCOs reaching more customers.

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