Orb Energy

Orb Energy
Company typePrivate Limited
IndustryPhotovoltaics, Solar Power
Founded2006
FounderDamian Miller and NP Ramesh
Headquarters
Bangalore
,
India
Area served
India, Kenya
Key people
Damian Miller (CEO)
NP Ramesh (COO)
Herre Hoekstra (Chairman)
Number of employees
250 (2019)[1]
Websitewww.orbenergy.com

Orb Energy is a solar energy company headquartered in Bangalore, India, founded by Damian Miller and NP Ramesh in 2006.[2]

History

Orb Energy was founded in 2006 by Damian Miller and NP Ramesh in Bangalore, India. The company opened its first branch in Kumta, India.[3][4] The company reached 100 branches in Karnataka by 2015.[2]

Orb Energy started its operations in Africa in 2014.[5] The company launched its own subsidiary in Kenya to replicate its Indian Business model in Africa.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ "CNN's new weekday programme to start with Micromax CEO". Indian Television Dot Com. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Orb Energy crosses 100-branch mark in Karnataka - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  3. ^ ":: WELCOME TO InSolTherm Times ::". mnre.gov.in.
  4. ^ "List of Manufacturers empanelled under CapitalSubsidy scheme only forSolar lighting system implemented through NABARD" (PDF). mnre.gov.in.
  5. ^ Kairu, Pauline (15 February 2018). "Kenya: Funds Flowing in for Solar Projects". allAfrica.com.
  6. ^ "Orb Energy Secures Funding to Replicate Indian Business Model in Kenya". Lighting Africa. 6 February 2015.
  7. ^ "Orb Energy secures funds to expand Kenya operations - Business Today News". businesstoday.co.ke. Retrieved 1 February 2018.