Engineering Africa's Clean Energy Future
Velvet Merchants designs, installs and maintains solar, wind and off-grid power systems — from single homes to utility-scale farms and remote telecom sites.
Clean Power, Built for Africa's Realities
Since 2014, Velvet Merchants has delivered dependable solar, wind and hybrid power systems for homes, businesses, and the communities that grid power hasn't reached yet — from city rooftops to telecom towers in the most remote regions.
- Locally licensed EPRA-certified engineers
- End-to-end: design, supply, install, maintain
- 24/7 remote system monitoring & support
Complete Green Energy Solutions
From a single rooftop to a rural mini-grid — one team handles design, installation and long-term care.
Solar Power Systems
Grid-tied and hybrid solar PV design and installation for homes, businesses and institutions of any size.
Learn moreWind Energy Solutions
Small and mid-scale wind turbine systems that supplement solar and diesel generation on windy sites.
Learn moreOff-Grid & Rural Electrification
Standalone solar mini-grids and telecom tower power for remote and underserved communities.
Learn moreBattery Storage Systems
Lithium and sealed lead-acid battery banks with smart charge controllers for reliable backup power.
Learn moreEnergy Audits & Consulting
Site assessments, load analysis and system design to right-size your energy investment from day one.
Learn moreMaintenance & Monitoring
Preventive maintenance contracts and 24/7 remote monitoring to keep every system running at its best.
Learn moreA Simple, Transparent Process
From first call to full commissioning, you'll always know what happens next.
Consultation & Survey
We assess your site, energy needs and budget — free of charge.
Design & Proposal
Our engineers design a right-sized system and a transparent quote.
Installation
Certified technicians install and commission your system on schedule.
Monitoring & Care
Ongoing remote monitoring and maintenance keep performance high.
Featured Projects
A selection of solar, wind and off-grid installations we've delivered.
Ready to Cut Your Energy Costs and Go Green?
Talk to our engineers today and get a no-obligation quote tailored to your site and budget.
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Latest From Our Blog
Guides and updates on solar, wind and off-grid power.
Solar
5 Signs Your Business Is Ready to Go Solar
How to know when rising power bills mean it's time to invest in your own generation.
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Community
Off-Grid Power: Bringing Light to Rural Communities
Inside our approach to designing mini-grids for communities beyond the national grid.
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Storage
Battery Storage 101: Choosing the Right System
Lithium vs sealed lead-acid — a plain-language guide to backup power options.
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