Mark Wopicho

Co-Founder

Mark Wopicho is based in Kenya.

  • Kenya
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About Mark Wopicho

Energy Engineer with over ten years of experience in Commercial and Industrial Solar and Mini-grids across Africa. Currently serves as Chief Technical Officer at Empower New Energy, overseeing the implementation and operation of renewable energy projects across Africa. Co-founder of PowerGen Renewable Energy, the largest solar mini-grid company in Africa, providing clean and reliable electricity to thousands of customers in rural areas. Managing Director at KAWI East Africa Limited, a consulting company focused on energy and water efficiency. Serves on the board of advisors of the Africa Solar Industry Association and Hakeem Farming Limited. Holds a PhD in Statistics from Nelson Mandela University and a degree in Energy Engineering from Kenyatta University. Passionate advocate for carbon-neutral future and dedicated to resource efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

Roles8

  1. 2023-Present

    Chief Technical Officer

    Empower New Energy

    Current status not recorded

  2. 2019-2021

    Director of Commercial and Industrial Solar

    PowerGen Renewable Energy

    Current status not recorded

  3. 2018

    Senior Director of Project Execution

    PowerGen Renewable Energy

    Current status not recorded

  4. 2016-2017

    Vice President of Power Assets

    PowerGen Renewable Energy

    Current status not recorded

  5. 2011-2015

    Co-founder and Director

    PowerGen Renewable Energy

    Current status not recorded

  6. —

    Managing Director

    KAWI East Africa Limited

    Current status not recorded

  7. 2008

    Field Engineer

    Winafrique Technologies Limited

    Current status not recorded

  8. —

    Co-Founder

    PowerGen Renewable Energy

    Current status not recorded

Background

Education

  • PhD in Statistics

    Nelson Mandela University

    2014

  • Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering

    Kenyatta University

Awards

  • Board of Advisors - Africa Solar Industry Association
  • Board of Advisors - Hakeem Farming Limited

Frequently asked about Mark Wopicho

Which companies has Mark Wopicho worked at?
Empower New Energy, PowerGen Renewable Energy, KAWI East Africa Limited and Winafrique Technologies Limited.
Where is Mark Wopicho based?
Kenya.