Ariya Finergy’s Mission to Deliver Stable, Clean Energy to Kenya and Africa’s Industrial Sector

In this section of the interview, Jenny Fletcher, CEO of Ariya Finergy, provides an overview of the company’s journey and the evolving energy landscape in East Africa. Founded around 2016, Ariya Finergy has become a regional leader in clean and renewable energy solutions, specialising in solar power, battery storage, and power stabilisation systems. The company has built over 65 systems, installing approximately 23–24 megawatt peak of solar capacity and 15 megawatt hours of battery storage, with operations spanning Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Jenny explains that when Ariya Finergy began, the renewable energy market in Kenya was still nascent and required substantial education. However, due to rising energy costs, there has since been a significant surge in solar adoption, especially in Kenya. In contrast, Tanzania and Uganda face a more unstable electricity supply, leading to a stronger demand for power stabilisation solutions.

Government policies, particularly VAT exemptions on solar equipment, have positively influenced clean energy uptake across the region. Jenny recommends that additional subsidies, similar to those in Europe, the U.S., and Australia, could further catalyse renewable energy investment in East Africa.

Ariya’s client base consists exclusively of commercial and industrial businesses—enterprises with high power demands or those facing poor power quality issues such as voltage fluctuations. With expansion plans beyond East Africa, Ariya is targeting markets with unstable power, including countries like Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC, Sudan, and Somalia, where its proprietary energy management system can deliver seamless, stable, and efficient power integration across solar, grid, batteries, and generators.