Orb Energy
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| Company type | Private Limited |
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| Industry | Photovoltaics, Solar Power |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Damian Miller and NP Ramesh |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | India, Kenya |
Key people | Damian Miller (CEO) NP Ramesh (COO) Herre Hoekstra (Chairman) |
Number of employees | 250 (2019)[1] |
| Website | www |
Orb Energy is a solar energy company headquartered in Bangalore, India, founded by Damian Miller and NP Ramesh in 2006.[2]
History
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "CNN's new weekday programme to start with Micromax CEO". Indian Television Dot Com. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Orb Energy crosses 100-branch mark in Karnataka - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ ":: WELCOME TO InSolTherm Times ::". mnre.gov.in.
- ^ "List of Manufacturers empanelled under CapitalSubsidy scheme only forSolar lighting system implemented through NABARD" (PDF). mnre.gov.in.
- ^ Kairu, Pauline (15 February 2018). "Kenya: Funds Flowing in for Solar Projects". allAfrica.com.
- ^ "Orb Energy Secures Funding to Replicate Indian Business Model in Kenya". Lighting Africa. 6 February 2015.
- ^ "Orb Energy secures funds to expand Kenya operations - Business Today News". businesstoday.co.ke. Retrieved 1 February 2018.