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Solar Energy Lights Up Almar Kenya’s Fabrication Facility

High-angle view of a large-scale solar panel installation on the roof of Almar Container Group's fabrication facility in Karen, Kenya, with modern apartment buildings and green landscapes in the background.
The newly installed 45kWp solar array at Almar Kenya’s Karen fabrication facility.

When we launched our new fabrication facility in Karen earlier this year, we didn’t just build a space for innovation – we built it to run on clean, sustainable energy.

Our Karen facility is now powered by a 45-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar system, marking another step forward in Almar Kenya’s commitment to smart, responsible operations.

High-angle view of a large-scale solar panel installation on the roof of Almar Container Group's fabrication facility in Karen, Kenya, with modern apartment buildings and green landscapes in the background.

Why Solar Makes Sense

Manufacturing in Kenya comes with energy challenges.  Industrial electricity costs are high and for a fabrication facility where welding equipment and cutting machines run throughout the day, energy is a major operational cost.

Solar power offers us three key advantages:

Cost Efficiency – We’re generating electricity at a fraction of grid power costs during peak production hours.

Reliability – By producing our own power, we’re protected from outages that can disrupt production schedules.

Sustainability – We’re reducing our carbon footprint while demonstrating responsible business practices in the region.

Kenya’s consistent sunlight makes solar a natural fit.  Our facility consumes most of its energy during daylight hours – exactly when solar performs best.

Solar panels on the roof of the Almar Kenya fabrication facility with branded shipping containers in the background.

What This Means for Our Customers

This solar-powered facility enables us to deliver what we’ve always promised: simple, reliable, and fast container solutions.  From custom modifications to specialized fabrications, we now have the sustainable infrastructure to support innovation across East Africa.

Faster turnaround times, greater flexibility and the capacity to take on complex projects – all powered by renewable energy.

Building a Sustainable Future

As we continue serving customers across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and beyond, this facility stands as a symbol of progress – where innovation meets sustainability.

The sun powers more than just our panels.

It powers our progress.

Alt Text: Rooftop solar panels at Almar Kenya's fabrication facility with branded Almar containers in the background.
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Container Conversions

The Rise of Container Restaurants in Nairobi: Why Chefs Are Making the Switch

Almar's fabrications
Almar's fabrications

Nairobi’s food scene is booming and with it comes a fresh wave of creativity.  One trend that has truly taken off is the container restaurant – a smart, modern way for chefs and entrepreneurs to launch new concepts quickly and affordably.  And at the heart of this movement are companies like Almar, equipped with the expertise, fabrication capability and design experience to turn simple containers into standout food spaces.

Why Containers? Fast, Flexible and Built for Business.

For many start-up restaurants, traditional construction is simply too slow and too expensive.  A modified container cuts out the delays.  With the structure already in place, all effort goes into customising the space – the fun part.

Almar’s team handles the full fabrication process, transforming containers into:

Almar''s mobile Bar

Fully equipped commercial kitchens.

Grab-and-go takeaway units.

Smoothie bars and coffee kiosks.

Hybrid dining spaces with serving windows and customer seating.

 

Nairobi’s chefs love this model because it’s quick to deploy, easy to relocate and far more cost-effective than building from scratch.

Almar’s Strength: Thoughtful Designs That Work in the Real World

A container restaurant is more than just a box with a counter.  It needs to function as a safe, efficient, well-ventilated kitchen.  That’s where Almar’s fabrication team brings real value.

We design and build modified containers that focus on:

Smooth kitchen workflow.

Proper ventilation and extraction systems.

Natural light and comfortable serving areas.

Food-grade finishes.

Practical storage space.

Modern, eye-catching exteriors.

 

One of the biggest advantages of working with Almar is turnaround time.  Because we handle all fabrications in-house at our Kenya facility, we’re able to deliver high-quality builds on tight deadlines – perfect for entrepreneurs eager to open on specific launch dates or event organisers who need a fast setup.

We often hear from customers that the ability to go from concept to opening in weeks instead of months is what made them choose a container restaurant in the first place.

Room to Grow - Modularity Makes It Easy.

Almar's Kitchen Fabrications

Many Nairobi food businesses start with a single container and later scale up.  Almar designs units that can grow with you, with options to add:

Cold rooms.

Additional serving stations.

Seating pods.

Washrooms.

Storage units.

 

Because containers are modular, expanding your footprint is simple – you can add another unit or even stack them for a more modern two-storey layout.

Partner & Solve – Why Almar Is the Ideal Fabrication Partner.

When you work with Almar, you’re getting more than a container conversion — you’re partnering with a team that knows how to turn your concept into a fully functional, well-built space. Whether you need serving windows, ventilation openings, internal layouts, or custom finishes, our fabrication team builds each unit according to your exact specifications.

Our role is to listen to your requirements and translate them into a container design that’s practical, durable, and ready for business.  From structural modifications to interior fit-outs, we ensure every detail is completed with precision so your restaurant concept comes to life just the way you envisioned it.

Ready to design a container restaurant that stands out?

Speak to the Almar team today.

Let’s build a space that works beautifully, reflects your brand and gets you serving customers fast.

Partner with Almar – and let’s create something remarkable together.

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