Company profile

Greenlight Planet Inc.

Greenlight Planet Inc., operating with the brand name Sun King, specialises in providing off-grid solar energy solutions. Since launching its first solar-powered lamp in 2009, the company has expanded its offerings to include a variety of solar products, serving over 100 million users across 65 countries. With more than 2,800 employees and 11 offices worldwide, Sun King designs, distributes, installs, and finances solar energy products suited for diverse consumer needs in Africa and Asia. These products range from simple lamps to comprehensive home and business energy systems, addressing the challenges faced by communities without reliable electricity access.

Sector
Energy and power / Solar Home Systems
Markets
Tanzania, Togo, Benin, Mozambique, South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Zambia, Nigeria, Uganda, Cameroon
Ownership
Private

Transactions

DateTransactionTypeValueMarket
12 Dec 2025Lightrock's investment into Sun King's operations for USD 40 millionPrivate Equity$40mTanzania

Source: Partner Researchers.