PV Applications: Agri PV, Water Treatment, Food & Agriculture

Lemeeh Tarwish is a Technical and Projects Lead at We! Hub Victoria Ltd.(WeTu), a current Masters student(Climate Change and Sustainability) and a holder of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a specialized focus on renewable energy technologies. He has extensive skills in prescribing, designing, testing, and implementing renewable energy solutions, with an outstanding record on accessible and safe water, Electric Mobility, solar drying, solar cold-chains, and overall solar energy integration for communities and MSMEs as a low cost, sustainable energy resource, a climate resilient and an adoptable alternative. Lemeeh has made significant contributions in pioneering electric mobility and the establishment of solar charging infrastructure in rural Africa, notably within the Lakefront communities of Lake Victoria.

Tobias Zwirner is the founder and managing director of Phaesun GmbH, a specialist wholesaler and system integrator focusing on Off-Grid power supplies based on renewable energies. Since its foundation in 2001, Phaesun has focused on rural electrification, productive use solutions, solar-powered water pumping systems for drinking water production, water treatment and irrigation of fields, Off-Grid system solutions for industrial applications, the caravan & camping sector, as well as other innovative off-grid power supply solutions. The main target regions are Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Phaesun works closely with international NGOs and GOs as well as with local partner companies in the target countries to deliver and permanently establish energy in non-electrified areas.

As the former head of a Berlin startup, Laura has made it as one of her missions to strengthen the startup sector in East Africa. Together with various partners, she works to improve the investment climate and promotes cooperation between German and African companies. Since 2023, Laura has been in charge of the Kenya location within AWE, where she implemented projects to prevent sexualized violence against women in the workplace with local associations, among other things. She has been with GIZ for 8 years and worked in the field of sustainable economic development in Sri Lanka, Uganda and now Kenya. Laura holds a BSc in Agricultural Science and a MSc in Integrated Natural Resource Management from Humboldt University Berlin. She is an alumni of the SLE (centre for rural development studies) postgraduate study programme and had consulted for various development and research organizations in Ethiopia, Turkey and China. Together with her colleague Edda Otieno as well as the DEG-Impulse colleague Hanna Dohrenbusch, Laura is managing the Partners in Transformation Desk East Africa.

Trevor has a strong background in renewable energy and agri-photovoltaics. He trained at the SUNfarming Food and Energy Research Training Centre in Rathenow, Germany, where he acquired expertise in sustainable energy solutions. Trevor also played a key role in installing a 1.2 MW Agri-solar plant in Harpington, Potchefstroom, South Africa. His work focuses on advancing clean energy initiatives, optimising land use, and promoting food security through innovative solar technologies.

Samuel is a seasoned mechanical engineer with over 14 years of comprehensive experience in the water sector in Kenya and East Africa. As the co-founder and managing director of Waterkiosk Africa, he spearheads operations with a strong commitment to leveraging renewable energy for sustainable water solutions. His leadership has been pivotal in advancing solar water desalination initiatives, addressing critical water shortages in the region.

Kellie is a development finance professional with close to 20 years' experience in investment management, fundraising advisory, and clean energy financing. She is spearheading INENSUS' expansion across the continent, focusing on clean energy financing and managing client relationships. Kellie has previously led the financing of clean energy projects in East, Central, and Southern Africa.

David is the CEO of Asantys Systems East Africa Ltd, located in Nairobi Kenya. With over seven years of experience in the solar industry, I have established myself as a passionate champion of renewable energy, dedicated to transforming lives through innovative solar technologies. Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in development and execution of solar solutions that foster economic development and improve the quality of lives in areas such as residentials, agriculture, commercial and industrial, hospitality, Churches and Missions and NGO's in different humanitarian projects across the East African Region.