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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 | Bangalore, India |
| Area served | India, Kenya |
| Key people | Damian Miller (CEO) NP Ramesh (COO) Herre Hoekstra (Chairman) |
| Number of employees | 250 (2019) |
| Website | www |
Orb Energy is a solar energy company headquartered in Bangalore, India, founded by Damian Miller and NP Ramesh in 2006.
History
Orb Energy was founded in 2006 by Damian Miller and NP Ramesh in Bangalore, India. The company opened its first branch in Kumta, India. The company reached 100 branches in Karnataka by 2015.
Orb Energy started its operations in Africa in 2014. The company launched its own subsidiary in Kenya to replicate its Indian Business model in Africa.
References
- "CNN's new weekday programme to start with Micromax CEO". Indian Television Dot Com. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "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.