The Solar Law in Kenya, Crossover With Harleen Jabbal talks to Samir Ashgar
Samir Asghar: First Solar CEO
28th May, 2017
Crossover Kenya’s Harleen Jabbal sat down with the CEO of First Solar to talk about his company’s plans for the future of green energy in Kenya. Samir wishes to see Kenya become a solar nation. This is possible as the country receives at least 10 months’ worth of sunlight per year. Through First Solar, Samir wishes to educate Kenyans on the importance of solar energy and that it is the way to go.
With the implementation of the solar energy law, house owners and building contractors have to place solar panels on their buildings for water heating. Solar companies are taking advantage of this to advance their businesses. First Solar stands out from the pack as they deal with globally know solar providers as well as German engineered products that promise quality and efficiency.
One of the major challenges First Solar faced was educating people on the importance of solar energy. First Solar engaged in one on one interactions to pass across the message that green energy is the way to go in terms of cost and benefits to nature.
A major achievement for First Solar was installation of solar product in hotels in Mombasa.
Samir’s journey to First Solar CEO began in the motor industry. His final job was as sales director for marketing at DT Dobie. The job enabled him to travel, especially to Germany where he got the idea for First Solar. This coupled with his personal interest in nature and green energy led him to crossover from the motor industry to solar.
In future, Samir wishes to tap into the energy from the younger generation whom he sees as the future drivers of green energy in Kenya. First Solar also plans to generate power with solar and add 40 megawatts into the national grid.
For this and more, watch the first episode of the Crossover show here:
Samir Asghar: First Solar CEO
Crossover Kenya’s Harleen Jabbal sat down with the CEO of First Solar to talk about his company’s plans for the future of green energy in Kenya. Samir wishes to see Kenya become a solar nation. This is possible as the country receives at least 10 months’ worth of sunlight per year. Through First Solar, Samir wishes to educate Kenyans on the importance of solar energy and that it is the way to go.
With the implementation of the solar energy law, house owners and building contractors have to place solar panels on their buildings for water heating. Solar companies are taking advantage of this to advance their businesses. First Solar stands out from the pack as they deal with globally know solar providers as well as German engineered products that promise quality and efficiency.
One of the major challenges First Solar faced was educating people on the importance of solar energy. First Solar engaged in one on one interactions to pass across the message that green energy is the way to go in terms of cost and benefits to nature.
A major achievement for First Solar was installation of solar product in hotels in Mombasa.
Samir’s journey to First Solar CEO began in the motor industry. His final job was as sales director for marketing at DT Dobie. The job enabled him to travel, especially to Germany where he got the idea for First Solar. This coupled with his personal interest in nature and green energy led him to crossover from the motor industry to solar.
In future, Samir wishes to tap into the energy from the younger generation whom he sees as the future drivers of green energy in Kenya. First Solar also plans to generate power with solar and add 40 megawatts into the national grid.
For this and more, watch the first episode of the Crossover show here:
