About Us
Operates across a full range of asset class
introduction
SkyX Solar is a world-class rooftop solar and distributed energy solutions provider for the commercial and industrial (C&I) customers in Vietnam.
The Vision
Together, we shape and accelerate the transition towards a sustainable energy development.
Being the "MEGA
- Make
Earth
Green
Again" leader.
The Mission
To transform the vast ‘idle’ roofs in Vietnam in clean power, with best-in-class technology, engineering and client service.
SkyX Solar has more than 100 MWp of projects under operation and/or development with global and local creditworthy Clients.
We provide an end-to-end solution to our clients, delivering clean energy for the long term with zero effort from customers while ensuring significant savings
Our in-house design and engineering team ensure a best in class solar solution tailored to client needs and local Vietnam requirements
We hire and source world-class tier 1 suppliers and equipment for our projects
We take care of all licenses required to build and operate these systems making this totally hassle-free for our clients (partners)
We are a strong experienced solar team based locally, focused long term on Vietnam and backed by international investors adhering to global HSE standards
The founding board and management team collectively has >100 years experience in energy development and business building
We have ambitious growth plans and want to partner with more companies, industrial parks and develop many hundreds of MWp of solar capacity in the country and doing our positive contribution to the world.
Shareholders
SkyX Solar is a member of EDF Renewables and VinaCapital
EDF Renewables is an international energy company which develops, builds and operates renewable power generation plants
Installed in the World
Installed in the World
VinaCapital, the most experienced asset management and investment company in Vietnam
Assets Under Management
Team Members
Asset Classes
Years’ Experience
- Operates across a full range of asset class – Public & Private Equity, Fixed Income, Venture Capital, Real Estate Development and Clean Energy
- Adheres to international standards in governance, ethics, transparency, compliance and management
- Possesses an unparalleled domestic access, network and international experience
Board Members
The Board of Directors of SkyX comprises of best-in-class project management, finance & commercial, legal and government relations professionals in Vietnam.
Samresh Kumar
Chairman and CEO
Samresh Kumar is a passionate business builder and astute private equity investor with more than 22 years of global experience in private equity, capital raising, management consulting, and business building across the US, UK, Singapore, India, and Vietnam. He has previously led investment and business teams at VinaCapital, Masan Group, Sun Group, and Accenture. He has structured, negotiated, and closed more than 300 transactions, invested over USD 2.0 billion, and has raised more than USD 1.5 billion of capital across industries. Currently, as the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of SkyX Solar, he is actively building out the company and shaping the industry in Vietnam.
Samresh holds a MBA degree from IIM Calcutta and a B.Tech degree from IIT Delhi.
Samresh Kumar is a passionate business builder and astute private equity investor with more than 22 years of global experience in private equity, capital raising, management consulting, and business building across the US, UK, Singapore, India, and Vietnam. He has previously led investment and business teams at VinaCapital, Masan Group, Sun Group, and Accenture. He has structured, negotiated, and closed more than 300 transactions, invested over USD 2.0 billion, and has raised more than USD 1.5 billion of capital across industries. Currently, as the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of SkyX Solar, he is actively building out the company and shaping the industry in Vietnam.
Samresh holds a MBA degree from IIM Calcutta and a B.Tech degree from IIT Delhi.
Brook Taylor
Director
Brook Taylor has lived and worked in Vietnam since 1997 and has more than 20 years of management experience, including more than eight years as a senior partner with major accounting firms. Previously, he was deputy managing partner of Deloitte in Vietnam and head of the firm’s audit practice. He was also managing partner of Arthur Andersen Vietnam and a senior audit partner at KPMG. He expertise spans a broad range of management and finance areas, including accounting, business planning, audit, corporate finance, taxation, and risk management.
He holds an Executive MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University of Wellington.
Brook Taylor has lived and worked in Vietnam since 1997 and has more than 20 years of management experience, including more than eight years as a senior partner with major accounting firms. Previously, he was deputy managing partner of Deloitte in Vietnam and head of the firm’s audit practice. He was also managing partner of Arthur Andersen Vietnam and a senior audit partner at KPMG. He expertise spans a broad range of management and finance areas, including accounting, business planning, audit, corporate finance, taxation, and risk management.
He holds an Executive MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University of Wellington.
Yalim Ozilhan
Southeast Asia Director at EDF Renewables
Yalim Ozilhan is the Southeast Asia Director of EDF Renewables, a global leader in renewable energy and a subsidiary of the French utility EDF. He is in charge of all business activities and local offices of EDF Renewables in the Southeast Asia region. Before his current role, he managed EDF Renewables’ rooftop PV business in China and previously worked at leading international law firms focusing on energy and infrastructure.
He holds both a law degree and an E-MBA GMP (ESCP Europe).
Yalim Ozilhan is the Southeast Asia Director of EDF Renewables, a global leader in renewable energy and a subsidiary of the French utility EDF. He is in charge of all business activities and local offices of EDF Renewables in the Southeast Asia region. Before his current role, he managed EDF Renewables’ rooftop PV business in China and previously worked at leading international law firms focusing on energy and infrastructure.
He holds both a law degree and an E-MBA GMP (ESCP Europe).
Stéphane Debruyne
International CFO and Group Head of Tax at EDF Renewables
Stéphane Debruyne is the International CFO and the Groupe Head of Tax of EDF Renewables, a global leader in renewable energy and a subsidiary of the French utility EDF. He is in charge of all the financial performance of EDF Renewables International activities (excluding North America) and all taxation affaire for the whole EDF Renewables Group.
He holds a Master degree in Taxation from Paris University.
Stéphane Debruyne is the International CFO and the Groupe Head of Tax of EDF Renewables, a global leader in renewable energy and a subsidiary of the French utility EDF. He is in charge of all the financial performance of EDF Renewables International activities (excluding North America) and all taxation affaire for the whole EDF Renewables Group.
He holds a Master degree in Taxation from Paris University.
CLIENTS
CLIENT testimonials
The storm season of 2019-20 was particularly difficult, SkyX was very diligent to take appropriate safety measures as each storm approached and to communicate to keep us, the Customer, well informed and confident that we would not suffer any damage. The installation situation and degree of difficulty, was further exacerbated by the onset of the Covid pandemic. Which bought with it a series of travel restrictions and other measures that made the installation and commissioning of the system even more difficult. Nevertheless, SkyX completed everything in accordance with their contractual undertaking. I have no hesitation in commending SkyX a professional contractor and service provider of the highest standard.
Hoi An South Development LTD
The negotiations of the PPA agreement was made in a transparent way. We experienced a safe and professional installation phase in accordance with international standards. I would be pleased to recommend SkyX Solar as a strategic supplier for solar energy solutions.
DenEast Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Awards
SkyX Solar has won multiple awards in the last recent years.
2022 - Best Emerging Entrepreneur in Renewable Energy: Mr Samresh Kumar
2022 - Fastest growing solar rooftop power developer
2022 - Excellent Entrepreneur award
2022 - Top 10 Excellent Enterprise award
2022 - Developer of the year
2022 - CEO of the year
2022 - Best Solar Project of the Year - Rooftop
2021 - Best Engineering Team of the Year
2021 - Entrepreneur of the Year - Mr Samresh Kumar
2021 - Solar Company of the Year: Developer
2021 - Best Solar Project of the Year - Rooftop
2021 - Project Developer of the Year
One of Top Green Energy Company
