Our History
Vianne was created by an Electrical Engineer with African roots. He travelled the world and came to the simple conclusion that without reliable source of energy, especially electrical energy, no sustained development is possible.
Up to October 2018, Vianne invested more than 60 installations in developing countries including off-grid systems in rural areas, off-grid systems for urban residential, rural hospitals, Government and non-government agencies, public lighting, water wells
Oct 2009 Vianne Inc. was created in the USA. The early years focused the activity in the USA, learning from the best, understanding the quality standards, the technology and the network, for its applications in developing countries
Jan 2010 First grid tied installation in USA, Houston Texas, 3 kW, residential
Apr 2011 Vianne opens its first branch in Africa: Douala – Cameroon
Apr 2011 First Training delivered in Douala, Cameroon
Nov 2011 Certification as PV Installation Professional, by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
Jun 2012 First off grid solar installations in Cameroon in the rural areas of center region of Cameroon.
Aug 2014 First upscale Home solar installation in urban environment, Douala Cameroon
Dec 2014 First major installation for a business, 500W
May 2015 First off grid solar installation for rural Hospitals
Aug 2016 First solar street light
Feb 2017 First Off grid community lighting
Oct 2017 First solar powered water well