What it sells
Reliable and affordable solar energy in developing countries.
Business model breakdown
Buyer: who owns the budget?
UnverifiedFacility owners (hospitals, schools, businesses), farmers, and donors/impact investors who fund projects (Give Solar).
Trigger: what makes them buy now?
No or unreliable grid power (26% of Nepal lacks electricity) or diesel pump costs.
Workflow: what inputs become what output?
SunFarmer designs, procures, installs and maintains off-grid, on-grid or solar water-pump systems, via EPC contracts or power purchase agreements.
Economics: what it saves and how it charges
Four models: PPA (solar as a service with monthly fees and no upfront cost), EPC contracting plus maintenance, impact-investor asset management, and consulting.
Distribution: how it reaches customers
Direct sales and donor-funded projects in Nepal via Get Solar / Give Solar, with partners.
Funding history and coverage
| Round date | Stage | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Y Combinator Summer 2015 | — | Y Combinator | ycombinator.com |
Profiles summarize public reporting and company websites. Business-model notes are MaxBC's reading of that material, not confirmed facts; unknowns are left blank rather than guessed. Updated 2026-10-12.