
About kWh
An integrated energy company for Somalia.
From project development and investment to engineering, construction and operations, kWh works across the energy value chain to build practical energy solutions for Somalia.
Who we are
kWh is an integrated energy company developing, financing and delivering energy infrastructure in Somalia.
kWh develops and delivers energy infrastructure that makes electricity more reliable, affordable and sustainable.
Somalia needs more reliable and affordable electricity infrastructure. kWh combines energy development, engineering, investment, technology and operations to turn energy opportunities into operating infrastructure.
What kWh is
One partner across the energy value chain.
- 01
Energy developer
We identify opportunities and develop energy projects from concept to financial close.
- 02
Project investor
We invest in and structure financing for the infrastructure we develop.
- 03
EPC and implementation partner
We engineer, procure and build generation, storage and network infrastructure.
- 04
Energy technology company
We bring smart metering, energy management and flexibility technology to utilities and businesses.
- 05
Energy advisory partner
We advise utilities, businesses and public institutions on technical, commercial and strategic decisions.

Mission
To develop and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy infrastructure that supports economic growth in Somalia.
Our approach
How we work.
Integrated delivery
One partner from development through operations means fewer interfaces, lower cost and clearer accountability.
Bankable projects
We structure projects to meet the technical, commercial and financial requirements of investors and lenders.
Practical technology
We match solutions to local grid conditions, fuel costs and demand, not to a standard catalogue.
Long-term operation
We stay involved after commissioning, operating and optimising the infrastructure we build.
Somalia's energy transition
Our role in Somalia's energy future.
A more reliable and affordable electricity system supports businesses, public services and economic growth. kWh works on three fronts.
Lower-cost generation
Solar, storage and hybrid systems that reduce the cost of supply and dependence on imported fuel.
Stronger networks
Distribution and metering infrastructure that delivers power reliably and reduces losses.
Smarter demand
Energy management and flexibility that use existing capacity more efficiently.
Track record
Our work in numbers.
- Projects across 6 categories
- 18
- Solar systems delivered turnkey
- 6
- Solar PV installed
- 870.8kWp
- Battery storage installed
- 1.2MWh
- Smart meters installed
- 10,000
- Solar PV (feasibility and sizing studies)
- 8MWp
- BESS (feasibility and sizing studies)
- 22.8MWh
- Thermal generation (under kWh project management, in development)
- 12.3MW
Clients
Who we have worked with.
Blue Sky Energy
4 projects · Somalia
Horseed Water Development
1 project · Somalia
Mogadishu Water Supply
1 project · Somalia
Horn Petroleum
1 project · Somaliland
SomPower
1 project · Somaliland
Som Plastic
3 projects · Somalia
DESHU
1 project · Ukraine
Different Doors
1 project · the Netherlands
Solarge
1 project · the Netherlands
Damen Shipyards
1 project · the Netherlands
Partners
Who we work alongside.
(opens the Blue Sky Energy website in a new tab)Blue Sky Energy
Private electricity utility in Somalia that generates, transmits and distributes power in Mogadishu.
kWh is Blue Sky Energy's adviser, and project manager and owner's engineer for the 12.3 MW Mogadishu HFO plant.- Horseed Water Development
Horseed Water Development
Water supplier in Dayniile, Mogadishu.
kWh delivered a 100 kWp solar water-pumping system for its Dayniile facility, turnkey. - Mogadishu Water Supply
Mogadishu Water Supply
Water utility in Mogadishu.
kWh developed its energy-transition plan and sized a solar and battery system for its pumping. - Horn Petroleum
Horn Petroleum
Distributor of fuel, LPG and lubricants, based in Hargeisa.
kWh carried out an energy audit and sized a solar and battery system for two of its sites.
(opens the Sunpal website in a new tab)Sunpal
Manufacturer of solar panels, batteries and inverters, based in Hefei, China.
Solar system supplier to kWh.
(opens the Bluesun website in a new tab)Bluesun
Manufacturer of solar panels, battery storage and complete solar systems, based in Hefei, China.
Solar system supplier to kWh.
(opens the Megarevo website in a new tab)Megarevo
Manufacturer of hybrid and energy-storage inverters, based in Shenzhen, China.
Inverter and battery energy storage supplier to kWh.
(opens the Growatt website in a new tab)Growatt
Manufacturer of solar inverters and battery storage systems, based in Shenzhen, China.
Inverter and battery energy storage supplier to kWh.(opens the Victron Energy website in a new tab)
Victron Energy
Dutch manufacturer of inverters, chargers, solar charge controllers and batteries.
Supplier of inverters, chargers and batteries to kWh.
(opens the LONGi website in a new tab)LONGi
One of the world's largest manufacturers of solar wafers, cells and modules, based in Xi'an, China.
Solar panel supplier to kWh.(opens the JA Solar website in a new tab)
JA Solar
Manufacturer of solar cells and modules, based in Beijing, China.
Solar panel supplier to kWh.
(opens the Huawei Digital Power website in a new tab)Huawei Digital Power
Huawei's energy business, supplying solar inverters and battery energy storage systems.
Battery energy storage supplier to kWh.(opens the CATL website in a new tab)
CATL
Global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems.
Battery energy storage supplier to kWh.(opens the BYD Energy Storage website in a new tab)
BYD Energy Storage
BYD's energy storage business, supplying battery storage for homes, businesses and utilities.
Battery energy storage supplier to kWh.
(opens the Hangzhou Meteronic website in a new tab)Hangzhou Meteronic
Manufacturer of smart and prepaid electricity meters, based in Hangzhou, China.
Smart meter supplier to kWh.
(opens the SomPower website in a new tab)SomPower
The largest electricity utility in Somaliland, based in Hargeisa.
kWh's partner in grid infrastructure, working on technical studies and smart meter implementation.(opens the DESHU (LifeLine Ukraine) website in a new tab)
DESHU (LifeLine Ukraine)
LifeLine Ukraine's DESHU programme equips Ukrainian hospitals and schools with solar power and batteries.
kWh reviewed the programme's energy performance and impact.
(opens the Solarge website in a new tab)Solarge
Dutch manufacturer of lightweight, circular, PFAS-free solar panels, based in Weert.
kWh analysed the grid topology of Solarge's business park to ease grid congestion.(opens the Different Doors website in a new tab)
Different Doors
Dutch maker of custom wooden garage and front doors, based in Budel.
kWh analysed the performance of its 223 kWp rooftop solar system.(opens the Damen Shipyards website in a new tab)
Damen Shipyards
International shipbuilding group headquartered in the Netherlands.
kWh assessed the rooftop and carport solar potential of its buildings.
(opens the Dahabshil Bank International website in a new tab)Dahabshil Bank International
Sharia-compliant commercial bank serving Somalia and Somaliland.
Banking partner of kWh.
(opens the Salaam Somali Bank website in a new tab)Salaam Somali Bank
Commercial bank headquartered in Mogadishu.
Banking partner of kWh.
