AAAS energy

Renewable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Welcome to AAAS Energy, a developer of solar photovoltaic (PV) parks in Sub-Saharan Africa. At AAAS Energy, we believe that renewable energy is the key to unlocking sustainable economic growth in Africa. That’s why we are committed to developing world-class solar PV parks that provide clean and affordable energy to local communities. 

Our team of experienced professionals has a deep understanding of the African energy landscape and is dedicated to delivering innovative and cost-effective renewable energy solutions This experience consists of the combined strength and worldwide network in the high-tech industry, financial services and legal services which gives us the ability to provide our clients cutting edge solutions to ensure seamless operation whilst cutting back on costs.

Maarten SMITS
Maarten MENNES
Yves KUMMER
Vaishyaa U K
Pepijn KUIJPERS
Clay ODUOR
Jason CLOETE
Marten EIKELBOOM
Tijl SIMONS
Ole CHRISTERN

Vision

At AAAS Energy, we are committed to delivering quality and value to our clients and partners. We work closely with local communities, governments, and other stakeholders to ensure that our projects have a positive impact on the environment and the local economy. Our solar PV parks are designed to maximize efficiency and reliability, using the latest technology and best practices in the industry.

We are proud to have successfully developed and operated a number of large-scale solar PV projects in the region, helping to meet the growing energy demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. As Africa continues to grow and develop, we believe that renewable energy will play an increasingly important role in meeting the region’s energy needs. At AAAS Energy, we are proud to be at the forefront of this exciting transition, and we look forward to continuing to work with our partners to build a more sustainable future for all.

At AAAS Energy, we recognize the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and embrace sustainable energy alternatives. We believe that solar PV is one of the most promising sources of renewable energy available today. By harnessing the power of the sun, we can reduce our reliance on non-renewable energy sources and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Overall, we are proud to be a part off the sustainable energy development in Sub-Saharan Africa. We remain committed to promoting renewable energy, protecting the environment and improving the lives of people across the region. By working together, we can build a more sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.

Partners

We are not doing this alone, to be able to deliver around the world we work with a select number of partners.

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Maarten SMITS

An entrepreneurial tech enthusiast with over seven years of experience in managing multinationally operating businesses he co-founded. Strong business developing skills; extensive experience in cooperating with technical innovation teams of over one hundred companies in a fundraising and/or business development role. Maarten obtained an LLM in Private Law from Amsterdam Law School after which he directly started his first business. Maarten is highly motivated to fix the dire power situation by deploying renewable energy in Southern Africa which is why he co-founded AAAS energy to fully commit all his time and effort to this goal.

Maarten MENNES

Maarten Mennes is a Dutch project developer and entrepreneur in the renewable energy industry. He has worked for the Dutch T.S.O TenneT on the 700MW HVDC Interconnector project connecting the Dutch HV grid with the Danish HV grid. He has led greenfield development of solar PV projects in the Netherlands and Spain totalling 90MW of installed capacity. He now strives to create impact in Africa by developing projects and arranging financing from the Netherlands, which is the reason he joined AAAS energy to fully commit to this goal. He holds a Master´s Degree in Physical Chemistry.

Yves KUMMER

Yves Kummer is an ex-Rugby International and serial entrepreneur. With his hands on investor mentality he has a stake in a small group of companies. For AAAS energy he brings his experience in scaling companies, a backbone for organizing the business development and he brings his network to help grow the business.

Vaishyaa U K

Vaishyaa is an accomplished electrical engineer with a solid foundation in renewable
energy systems and project management. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) and has gained extensive experience in
the energy sector, particularly in designing solutions for grid stability and load
management.

Her career began with two years at Vestas, where she worked as an Electrical
Procurement Engineer, gaining hands-on experience with V236 and V164 wind
turbines. Building on this expertise, she pursued a Master’s degree in Sustainable
Energy and Project Management at HAN University of Applied Sciences,
Netherlands.

During her master’s and professional career, she contributed to the design and
execution of solar PV systems, with a portfolio that includes approximately 500 MWp
of solar capacity. Her expertise spans system optimization, component selection, and
integrating renewable technologies to enable a seamless energy transition.

Passionate about building a sustainable future, Vaishyaa is committed to advancing
renewable energy solutions and creating a greener, more resilient energy landscape.

Pepijn KUIJPERS

Pepijn is AAAS its newest team member who has just completed his studies in business administration and has returned from an exchange semester in South Africa. Inspired by his experience and a deep passion for the continent, Pepijn has joined AAAS Energy to be a part of our mission of promoting sustainable energy solutions.

Clay ODUOR

Clay Oduor is our project developer and trusted advisor based in Nairobi, Kenya. With his dedication and expertise, Clay plays a pivotal role in facilitating the development of our innovative solar PV projects. As a skilled intermediary, he navigates the landscape of renewable energy projects, ensuring successful collaboration and outcomes. Clay’s passion for sustainable solutions and his invaluable contributions make him a great asset of the AAAS energy team.

Jason CLOETE

Accomplished and dynamic management professional with diverse experience in the field of Renewable Energy construction and design. Jason served in the British military in the 1st Battalion of the Paratrooper Regiment and the SFG (special forces group). After discharge as of right, Jason founded a plumbing, gas engineering / maintenance business in London. Jason trained rangers that protect wildlife in war-ridden Northern Mozambique. When finally back in his home country Zimbabwe, he was an Operations Manager for a large solar supply company working on landmark projects such as the American Embassy, right before cofounding AAAS energy.

Marten EIKELBOOM

Founder of Nutsgroep B.V. a utility company in the Netherlands with current revenues in excess of EUR 1 billion per annum. Investor in the real estate industry in the Netherlands as well as private equity. Marten is an investor in AAAS and he brings his vast knowledge of the power industry into the company, as well as work on finance solutions.

Tijl SIMONS

Owner/CEO van Hospital Equipment Services BV (HES Kampen), a trader in high value hospital equipment worldwide, including several African countries. Tijl brings a ton of knowledge about international business to AAAS, including specific knowledge on the countries AAAS is growing their presence.

Ole CHRISTERN

Founder of N=5, advertisement company with > 40 people. Ole brings vast knowledge on marketing to AAAS and is also helping us in through our scale up phase.