Mumbai: Orb Energy, a leading provider of solar energy solutions in India and Africa, has partnered with Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM), the flagship company of the Safal Group and Kenya’s premier producer of high-quality steel roofing sheets and related products, to accelerate the country’s green transition through large-scale solar adoption. The collaboration under-scores the vital role of solar power in helping energy intensive industries reduce their carbon footprint while ensuring long-term energy security and cost competitiveness.
As part of this partnership, Orb Energy has successfully installed a 2.9 MW rooftop solar system at MRM’s state-of-the-art Mariakani facility. One of the largest rooftop solar installations in Kenya, the system will generate ap proximately 4,200+ MWh of clean electricity annually, reducing dependence on the national grid, cutting operational costs, delivering annual savings of $300,000, and avoiding nearly 3,800+ tonnes of CO₂ emissions every year. The project was financed in partnership with GridX Africa, enabling seamless execution and sustainable benefits for MRM.
The system was designed and engineered by Orb Energy’s expert team in India, with essential components supplied from India and the full implementation executed by Orb’s subsidiary company in Kenya. This approach demonstrates Orb’s ability to combine world class Indian expertise with strong local execution capacity in Africa.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Damian Miller, CEO and Co-founder of Orb Energy, said, “This project with MRM is a milestone for Orb Energy in Kenya and a clear signal of how heavy industry can lead Africa’s green transition. By combining India’s engineering expertise with local execution, we are showing what’s possible at scale. As energy costs rise globally, solar is not just about sustainability — it’s about competitiveness. We look forward to replicating this success with more industrial partners across Africa.”
