About

We are committed to engineering high-quality products that bring positive change to the world.

WHO ARE WE?

Agsol is an award winning social business that is committed to providing agricultural and energy access solutions to off-grid farming communities across the world. As a social enterprise Agsol keeps its drive for social impact at the core of what it does and commits to reinvest the majority of any profits into furthering its social mission.

Agsol’s core team is supported by a group of consultants for business strategy and commercialisation along with a global network of engineering specialists in brushless DC motors, electronics, firmware, mechanical engineering, product design and manufacturing.

Together the team brings a global mindset to Agsol from a downstream perspective of who our customers are, their needs, and how to deliver life-changing products in emerging markets, to an upstream perspective of how to design cutting-edge products and establish first class manufacturing practices.

AGSOL KENYA TEAM

Matt Carr: CEO
Matt is a renewable energy technical and market access specialist and Co-Founder of Agsol. He leads the company’s growth across product, distribution, and partnerships, with experience spanning Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

Silard Liptak: CTO
Silard is a power engineering specialist and leads Agsol’s product development and manufacturing. He drives the company’s technology, working closely with Agsol’s manufacturing base in China. His experience spans eight countries, including Georgia Tech’s Center for Distributed Energy.

Julie Orr: CFO
Julie leads finance and operations at Agsol. A Chartered Accountant, she brings over ten years of experience in finance and business operations, including five years at Deloitte and over eight years working with NGOs, social enterprises, and SMEs across East Africa.

Edward Ogolla: Head of Sales/BD
Edward leads Agsol’s sales and business development, driving market expansion across segments. He brings over 13 years of experience in finance and renewable energy, working closely with cooperatives, financial institutions, and distribution partners.

Zoltan Budai: Engineering Operations Manager
Zoltan oversees Agsol’s engineering operations and production, ensuring systems run efficiently as the company scales. He brings over 10 years of experience in infrastructure and project management, including work across Africa.

Diana Muchunu: Admin and Finance Officer
Diana supports Agsol’s finance and administrative operations, keeping systems running smoothly day to day. She has been part of the company since the beginning and brings over eight years of experience in international organisations.

Adrian Towett: Electrical Design Engineer
Adrian designs and develops the electrical systems behind Agsol’s products, focusing on reliability and performance. He brings experience in PCB design, troubleshooting, and firmware programming.

Cyrus Kurere: Mechanical Engineer
Cyrus works on mechanical design and product development, focusing on practical solutions that improve performance and usability. He is trained in mechatronics and automation through the Siemens Sitrain Academy.

Dennis Kurgat: Electrical Engineer
Dennis supports customers in the field with technical troubleshooting and partner training. He also contributes to product development and testing, drawing on experience in electrical and electronics engineering.

Evanson (Evans) Kimani: Workshop Technician
Evans supports assembly, testing, and installation of Agsol machines. Since joining in 2022, he has grown into a hands-on role across both factory work and field deployments.

Kevin Onyango: Workshop Technician
Kevin works across assembly, troubleshooting, and machine testing. With four years at Agsol, he brings strong practical experience in agricultural machinery and solar systems.

Sylvia Wanyama: Workshop Assistant
Sylvia supports factory and warehouse operations, including packing and dispatch. She plays a key role in maintaining an organised and efficient workspace.

Mary Njuguna: Testing Assistant
Mary supports quality control and machine testing, helping ensure consistent product performance. She is a quick learner and a reliable member of the team.

AGSOL CHINA TEAM

On the forefront of innovation, Agsol serves as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the pioneering Agsol Hammer Mill. In August 2023, we celebrated the opening of our state-of-the-art factory in Dongguan, China. Here, we possess both the capability and the drive to manufacture thousands of units annually.

Charles Tan: Supply Chain Manager
Charles Tan brings two decades of professional experience to the table, encompassing 16 years in both technical and non-technical sourcing and purchasing roles. His extensive background includes adept project management skills, enabling him to deliver practical solutions. As a results-driven team leader, he excels in business negotiations and possesses excellent communication abilities. Charles Tan is currently stationed at our China factory.

Mr. Ning: Senior Assembly Operator
Based at Agsol’s manufacturing facility in China, Mr. Ning is a key member of our production team. With deep technical expertise and an eye for precision, he oversees the assembly of Agsol’s electric hammer mills from start to finish. His work includes supervising manufacturing steps, conducting performance tests, and ensuring every unit meets Agsol’s high quality standards before shipment.

HISTORY

Agsol was formed in 2016 to build on early successes with “solarising” small agro-processing machines. However, our early work highlighted that retrofitting off-the-shelf machines didn’t produce a viable or scaleable solution. This is because small agricultrual machines are never designed for efficiency, and require oversized and expensive solar systems to run them.

Agsol established itself in Kenya in 2018 and has been striving towards making the most efficient and affordable milling machine ever developed. After 5 years of R&D and market testing, we have achieved that.

DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS

Agsol partners with distributors who combine technical expertise in solar installations, strong after-sales support, extensive market reach, and flexible financing options— with a focus on empowering female entrepreneurs. If you’re an established company with a large customer base and interested in joining our distribution network, click here.

FUNDING PARTNERS

We’ve been fortunate to be supported by some fabulous forward thinking funders that realise efficient, affordable, milling technologies have immense potential for impact, and that developing entirely new innovation like this is complicated and expensive.