Greenlight Planet
Greenlight Planet
Location : Email : westafrica@greenlightplanet.com
OUR STORY
Greenlight Planet is a for-profit social business that designs, distributes, and finances solar home energy with an under-served population in mind: the 1.2 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is unavailable or too expensive. Since its founding in 2009, the company has become a leading global provider of solar-energy products to over 60 million rural consumers in more than 65 countries.

From its wide range of trusted Sun King™ solar lamps and home energy systems, to its innovative distribution partnerships, to its flexible EasyBuy™ pay-as-you-go financing model, Greenlight Planet continuously strives to meet the evolving needs of the off-grid market.

A truly global enterprise, Greenlight Planet has 11 offices in countries throughout Africa and India, and over 1,200 employees around the world. Its team of more than 5,500 sales agents keeps the company directly in touch with rural consumers’ needs. But Greenlight works with a vast international network of 300 distribution partners, from large micro-finance institutions to local micro-entrepreneurs, expanding the reach of solar energy products. With over ten years of experience, Greenlight Planet is determined to continue setting the gold standard for performance and design, while powering human potential.



school boys using Sun King Solar Lights



Greenlight Planet was founded by T. Patrick Walsh, a University of Illinois student who spent part of 2005 working with the charity Engineers Without Borders in rural India. He realized that villagers there, users of ubiquitous kerosene lamps, were not asking for charity. Rather, they were savvy consumers demanding a better product to light their homes. With classmates from school, Patrick designed and sold Greenlight’s first solar-lantern prototypes in 2006 in the state of Orissa: brighter and healthier than kerosene lamps, but affordable enough so that people could afford them without subsidies. In 2007, co-founders Mayank Sekhsaria and Anish Thakkar joined the fledgling company. The founders moved to India and China in 2008, with the vision that smart design, efficient engineering and innovative distribution strategies could make dirty kerosene lanterns a thing of the past.

Over a decade, the company has grown steadily, expanding distribution across South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, and establishing financing programs to make solar energy affordable: not only over the long term, but immediately, even for consumers with limited savings.

As solar technology and battery technology became more efficient over the years, Greenlight Planet began setting its sights higher, beyond simply replacing kerosene lamps: The company’s solar home systems now reduce demand for grid electricity, powering not only lights, but a range of home appliances including mobile phones, televisions, fans, and more.

TEAM
Patrick
Founder & CEO
Radhika
Vice President Corporate Affairs
Patrick
Sales Director
Anish
Co-founder
Victor
Victor
East Africa Business Leader
Mayank
Mayank
Co-Founder
Purav
Purav
Associate Manager Investor Relations
Kota
Kota
CFO
Vinod
Vinod
Global Head - Human Resources
Roy
Roy
Director of Product Quality
Martin
Martin
VP-Research and Procurement
Tony
Tony
Director of Operations
Divya
Divya
Marketing Leader - Asia
Ramakant
Ramakant
Finance Manager
Hiral
Hiral
Global Commercial Finance Leader
Dhaval
Dhaval
Global Business Leader
Prabha
Prabha
Investor, Board member
Pierandrea
Pierandrea
Global Program Manager
Naomi
Naomi
Marketing Leader - Africa
Harshad
Logistics Prodigy
Harshad
Associate Manager - Supply Chain Management
Become a Sun King Distribution Partner
Greenlight Planet, a global leader in domestic solar power, seeks to strengthen its market presence in Africa. Our Pay-As-You-Go (EasyBuy™) technology will afford customers the ability to pay for Sun King™ products in small installments over a short period of time as our Classic range of products will enable them to buy and own our products upfront.

Therefore, we are looking for potential partners who can work with us to fill this gap. If this is an opportunity that excites you, then we look forward to speaking with you.

Reasons to work with us:We’re industry leaders
Sun King™ products lead the industry in quality, durability, affordability, and user experience.

Industry-leading 2 year warranty
Every Sun King™ is designed and manufactured with the highest quality standards. And we back that up with a robust, 2 year warranty.

Local support to ensure you succeed
We don’t just sell products – we’re in the field to help you succeed. Whether through customized logistical networks to support your organization, local field training, marketing materials, or reliable after-sales service, we’re here to ensure you succeed at every step.

Innovation is everything we do
Our research and design teams are constantly at work to advance the technology, supply chains, and design that make our products the highest performing, most affordable solar lanterns out there. Stay on the cutting edge with Sun King™.

World class customer service
Our quality, supply chain, and operations teams are here to ensure reliable fulfillment and customer support for your business and your customers.

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Requirements
Capital investment of USD 20,000 – USD 100,000 in inventory and operations.
Experience: Should have capacity and know-how in national distribution. A background in the following industries is preferred: FMCG, micro-finance, consumer electronics and accessories, solar equipment, mobile phones and accessories, and agricultural inputs.
Infrastructure: Should have invested in warehousing, distribution vehicles and human resources spanning across all major towns in the country.
Market reputation: Should have built a good reputation in the market, with credible referees.
Market knowledge: Should have been in operation for not less than 3 years.
What Greenlight Planet shall provide
Above industry average gross margin earnings.
Negotiated / flexible trade terms.
Direct and co-investment in marketing and brand building.
Co-investment in channel development – Tools and Human resources.
Insights and knowledge of the market.
A diverse product portfolio that cuts across a large market segment backed by 2 years warranty.
Company Information
Contact Name:
Contact Email: westafrica@greenlightplanet.com
Contact Phone: +1 (888) 573-5592
Contact Fax:
Since : 01-01-1970
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Address1: United States 201 W Lake St #101 Chicago, IL 60606
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