About Us
Powering Africa’s Clean Energy Future
SustainGroup is Africa’s energy game-changer — delivering clean, decentralised power solutions that work where others don’t. From modular plug-and-play systems to large-scale infrastructure, we design, build, and execute renewable energy projects that fuel industries, strengthen communities, and drive growth across the continent.
The SustainGroup Story
SustainGroup started in 2016 with the launch of SustainPower, a South African company focused on gas-to-power systems. These units were designed to provide reliable energy using biogas, landfill gas, and natural gas, especially where grid power was unreliable or unavailable. Each system is built locally using high-quality components, with performance tailored for African conditions.
In 2018, we expanded with the creation of SustainSolar, offering containerised solar and battery storage systems. These plug-and-play units bring clean power to off-grid communities, health facilities, commercial sites, and mini-grids. SustainSolar systems have now been deployed in over 18 countries, helping expand energy access across Africa.
Over time, SustainGroup grew into more than just an equipment supplier. We now offer complete energy solutions that cover design, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and long-term operations. In under nine years, we delivered more than 100 systems across more than half of sub-Saharan Africa, helping clients reduce costs, improve reliability, and transition to cleaner energy.
As of 2024, Valinor, a Norwegian investment company focused on sustainability, became a major shareholder in SustainGroup. Their support strengthens our ability to scale, innovate, and serve more partners across the continent.
Today, SustainGroup brings together the strengths of SustainPower and SustainSolar under one unified brand. We continue to focus on clean energy solutions that deliver results in the toughest conditions.
What Drives Us Forward
Our Mission
To power Africa’s clean energy transition with solutions that create local jobs, boost African innovation, and improve lives.
Our Vision
To be Africa’s leading provider of clean energy solutions, enabling a thriving, low-carbon continent powered by innovation, opportunity, and equitable development.
Our Approach
We support energy projects from development through to execution and delivery.
Our Values
We believe how we work is just as important as what we deliver. Our values guide every project, partnership, and decision we make.
WHAT WE
STRIVE FOR
We are passionate about sustainability and won't stop doing what matters.
DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH
We cherish change, respect opinions, and find same-same boring.
YOU CAN
COUNT ON US
We trust our friends, stand by our word, and own what we do.
INNOVATE & IMPROVE
We challenge the status-quo and are serious about quality.
Guiding the Mission
Leading SustainGroup’s strategy, partnerships, and energy delivery across Africa.
Tobias Hobbach
Managing Director
Winston Latham
Chief Financial Officer
Frederik Theron
Chief Operations Officer
Matthew Alcock
Chief Growth Officer
Robert Tomas
Head of Engineering
Julie Roberts
Head of Growth & Efficiency
Themba Mabambi
Financial Manager
Mark Templeton
Chief Commercial Officer
Carolin Gillon
Head of Legal
Naydene Daniels
HR Generalist
Willmore Pieterson
Ops & After Sales Manager
Guy Moukamba
Technical Engineer
Kailan Reddy
Design Engineer
Felemane Felemane
Technical Engineer
Franco vd Merwe
Mechanical Engineer
Yannick Ntoutoume
Design EngineerWho We Work With
We work with a diverse range of partners across Africa, from businesses and developers to NGOs and public agencies. Whether it’s powering industrial sites, rural communities, or critical infrastructure, our systems are built to meet real-world energy needs with reliability and impact.
