Mogadishu & Baidoa, Somalia +252 615 027 102 +252 614 392 021 info@manaraltd.com
Solar Street Lighting — Baidoa

Lighting streets with the power of the sun

We install solar-powered street lights that keep roads lit and safer after dark, without depending on the grid.

Rooftop Solar for Homes

Dependable power for every household

Solar PV panels, inverters and batteries mounted on residential rooftops, designed around each family's energy needs.

Electricity & Smart Metering

2,500+ households connected

Electricity, lighting and smart metering for communities in Baidoa, including displaced families.

Institutions & Businesses

Solar systems for institutions that can't go dark

Grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid systems with storage for universities, NGOs, businesses and public facilities.

MEP Engineering

Building services that work as one system

Coordinated mechanical, electrical and plumbing works for 50+ houses and institutional buildings in Mogadishu.

TVET Training

Building Somalia's next generation of technicians

Hands-on electrical and electronics training taught by the engineers and technicians who do the work every day.

7+ Years of Experience
Solar PV SystemsSolar Street LightingEnergy StorageSmart MeteringElectrical InstallationMEP EngineeringEnergy AuditsTVET Training
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringSoftware & NetworkingTechnical AssessmentsSolar Feasibility StudiesEngineering SupervisionPreventive Maintenance
Manara solar installation
Manara Engineering, Energy & Consultants Ltd
Who We Are

About Manara

Manara Engineering, Energy & Consultants Ltd is a Somali full-service engineering and energy company based in Mogadishu and Baidoa. We specialize in solar energy, electrical services and engineering consultancy, and we bring civil, mechanical, MEP, environmental and software & networking capability together under one roof.

We also provide TVET training in electrical and electronics, backed by more than 7 years of practical field experience.

From a single household solar system to a technical assessment for an institution or an industrial client, we take projects from first assessment and design through installation, maintenance and engineering supervision, so our clients deal with one accountable team from start to finish.

Our name, Manara, means lighthouse: a steady light that guides the way. It reflects what we want to be for our clients — a reliable guide to cleaner, smarter energy and sound engineering.

Our Vision

A sustainable future

To help power a more reliable, sustainable Somalia through sound engineering and smarter, cleaner energy.

Our Mission

Engineering that works

To deliver dependable engineering, energy and electrical solutions, and honest technical advice, to every client we serve.

Quality

Work done properly, to sound engineering standards.

Safety

Safe installations and safe practices on every site.

Integrity

Honest advice and transparent recommendations.

Sustainability

Solutions that save energy and last.

Reliability

Support and maintenance clients can count on.

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Years of practical experience
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Households supported with electricity & smart metering
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Houses & institutional buildings (MEP)
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Service areas under one roof
What We Do

Our Services

Five service areas, one accountable team — from the first site assessment to long-term maintenance.

01

Engineering Services

CivilMechanicalMEPEnvironmentalSoftware & Networking

Our multidisciplinary engineering team supports projects across buildings, infrastructure, facilities and digital systems, providing design input, technical oversight and practical delivery.

Civil Engineering — engineering support for buildings and infrastructure projects, including design input, site assessment and supervision of construction works.

Mechanical Engineering — mechanical systems for buildings and facilities, including pumps, ventilation, cooling and plant equipment.

MEP Engineering — coordinated mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and installation, so building services work together as one system.

Environmental Engineering — engineering that reduces environmental impact, supporting cleaner energy use, resource efficiency and responsible project delivery.

Software & Networking — network setup and IT infrastructure, plus software and system integration for offices, projects and energy monitoring.

02

Energy & Solar Solutions

Solar PVStreet lightingEnergy storageHybrid systems

Solar and energy systems are at the heart of what we do. We design, install and maintain solar PV and energy storage systems that give homes, businesses and institutions cleaner, more dependable power.

Solar PV Systems — grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid solar PV systems sized to each client's energy needs.

Energy Systems — complete power systems that combine solar, grid and backup sources for reliable supply.

Energy Storage — battery storage solutions that keep power available at night and during outages.

System Design — load analysis, component selection and layout, so each system performs as intended.

Installation — professional installation of panels, inverters, batteries, wiring and protection.

Maintenance — inspection, cleaning, testing and repairs that keep systems running efficiently.

03

Electrical Services

InstallationRepairTroubleshootingMaintenance

Safe, reliable electrical work for homes, offices and industrial sites — from new installations to fault finding and planned maintenance.

Electrical Installation — new wiring, distribution boards, lighting and power points.

Repair — fast, safe repair of faulty circuits, equipment and fittings.

Troubleshooting — finding and fixing the root cause of electrical faults.

Maintenance — planned inspections that prevent breakdowns and hazards.

Technical Support — expert help and advice when clients need it.

04

Consultancy

Energy auditsFeasibilityAssessmentsSupervision

Independent technical advice that helps clients plan and invest wisely — before, during and after a project.

Energy Audits — where energy is used and where it can be saved.

Solar Feasibility Studies — whether solar makes sense, and at what size.

Technical Assessments — condition and performance reviews of systems.

System Design — engineering designs ready for procurement.

Project Advice — guidance on scope, specifications and planning.

Engineering Supervision — oversight that keeps works to standard.

05

Training & TVET

ElectricalElectronicsHands-onField-based

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in electrical and electronics, passing on the practical, field-tested skills our own teams use every day.

Our electrical track covers installation and wiring, distribution boards and protection, solar PV installation basics, maintenance and troubleshooting, and electrical safety on site.

Our electronics track covers fundamentals, components and circuits, testing and measurement tools, repair of electronic equipment and smart metering systems.

Training is hands-on and taught by practitioners drawn from our own engineers and technicians.

How We Deliver

From assessment to ongoing support

  1. 1AssessEnergy needs & site
  2. 2DesignSystem sizing & layout
  3. 3InstallSafe, quality installation
  4. 4MaintainOngoing care & support

Sunlight in place of diesel.

Lower running costs, reliable power through outages and cleaner energy for a sustainable future.

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Our Experience

Selected Experience

With more than 7 years of practical experience, we have supported households, businesses, universities, NGOs and other institutions, both independently and through subcontracting partnerships.

Electricity & Smart Metering
2,500+households
2025 · Baidoa

Electricity & Smart Metering

Subcontractor to Baidoa Electric Company (BECO)

We supported the provision of electricity and lighting solutions to more than 2,500 households, particularly for displaced communities.

The work included the installation and support of smart metering systems, contributing to improved access to electricity and more effective energy management.

MEP Services
50+houses & facilities
Mogadishu

MEP Services

Including projects associated with Zamzam University

We have provided MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) services to more than 50 houses and institutional facilities in Mogadishu.

Our involvement included practical MEP installation, technical support, troubleshooting and related engineering services.

Subcontracting & Engineering Support
5years of partnership
2021 – 2025

Subcontracting & Engineering Support

Subcontractor to Arladi Company

From 2021 to 2025 we provided technical and engineering services across a range of projects.

This experience strengthened our capabilities in field implementation, electrical works, MEP services, maintenance, troubleshooting and project support.

Our experience covers

  • Solar PV installation and maintenance
  • Electrical installation and troubleshooting
  • Smart metering and electricity access
  • MEP services
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Technical inspections and assessments
  • Engineering and project support
  • Software and computer networking
  • Technical consultancy and problem-solving
Service Area 05

Training & TVET

Alongside our engineering work, we provide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in electrical and electronics, passing on the practical, field-tested skills our own teams use every day.

TVET training
Track 01

Electrical

  • Electrical installation and wiring
  • Distribution boards and protection
  • Solar PV installation basics
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Electrical safety on site
Track 02

Electronics

  • Electronics fundamentals
  • Components and circuits
  • Testing and measurement tools
  • Repair of electronic equipment
  • Smart metering systems

Hands-on practice

Learning by doing, with real tools, equipment and installations.

Taught by practitioners

Trainers drawn from our own engineers and technicians.

Field-based experience

Lessons grounded in 7+ years of real project work.

Who it is for
Youth & job seekersWorking techniciansOrganizations & NGOs
Our People

Senior Leadership

Manara is led by an experienced team of engineers and professionals who guide the company's strategy, operations and finances.

Eng. Omar Abdullahi

Eng. Omar Abdullahi

Chairman of the Board

Eng. Omar Abdullahi Hudow

Eng. Omar Abdullahi Hudow

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Eng. Mohamed Adan

Eng. Mohamed Adan

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Ahmed Abdullahi

Ahmed Abdullahi

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Who We Serve

Our Clients

We work with clients of every size, from households to government institutions and industrial operations.

Households
Businesses
NGOs
Government Institutions
Energy Companies
Construction & Industrial Clients

Why Choose Us

One team, end to end

Engineering, energy, electrical and consultancy from a single provider.

Solar specialists

Focused expertise in solar PV, storage and energy systems.

Local presence

Teams based in Mogadishu and Baidoa, close to our clients.

7+ years in the field

Proven delivery for 2,500+ households and 50+ buildings.