Who We Are
We are engineers who happen to do some consulting, not consultants who happen to do some engineering.
Indigo Energy not only installs solar projects in Myanmar, but also provides engineering design expertise to international clients remotely, leveraging its experience as installers in Myanmar. This allows the company to provide renewable engineering solutions and supporting the development of Myanmar while providing job opportunities for young engineers.
Indigo Energy is committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions to its international clients and raising the image and development of Myanmar.
Indigo Energy started when Allen Himes came to Myanmar in 2012 to explore the possibility of developing renewable energy projects. While he looked through a number of potential opportunities including large-scale wind farm development and biomass gasification, Indigo Energy invested early in the Myanmar electricity sector by developing, designing, building, and operating some solar micro-grid pilots in Ayeyawaddy Division in 2013.
Indigo Energy successfully piloted the micro-grid projects but was early to the market for micro-grids in Myanmar. As such, investors were not comfortable with the early-stage risk and Indigo Energy was not able to raise money to scale the operations. Following these micro-grid projects, Allen focused on consulting projects in the solar and infrastructure space, both locally and in the region.
In early 2017, after appropriate research on where the market opportunities were in Myanmar, Indigo Energy was relaunched and focused on rooftop solar for industrial applications, and C&I customers. 2018 is poised to be a breakthrough year for Indigo Energy as we have signed preliminary agreements with a number of clients and are in advanced discussions with many more.
Now, Indigo Energy has completed 35+ solar EPC projects and has been able to offer various kinds of services with two business models not only in Myanmar but also around the globe. To reach these global clients, we had to pivot the business to focus on outsourcing our solar engineering skills and knowledge to international customers.
Our Mission
Indigo Energy’s mission is to safely develop, build, and operate high-quality renewable energy projects.
Our Vision
Indigo Energy’s vision is to bring high-quality Burmese engineering to the world.
Our Values
Continuous improvement
Quality outcomes
Proactive
Interdependence
Persistence
Our Indigo Energy Team
The Indigo Energy Commercial Team
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Allen Himes
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Experience: 12 years of renewables, 5 years in industrial automation
Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering; MBA, Babson College, USA
Languages: English, French, Basic Burmese Responsibility: Leading overall strategic direction including project development, engineering, operations
Interest: Hiking, aikido, running -
Zin Mie Mie Htun
SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Experience: 6 Years of business development in solar industry
Education: B.E. Materials; MBA, Univ. of Bus. and Internat’l Studies (in progress), Switzerland
Languages: Burmese, English, Chinese (HSK 3)
Responsibilities: Business development, services projects execution
Interests: Photography, learning about new cultures, reading biographies -
Hsu Pyae Sone
MARKETING CONTENT PRODUCER
Experience: 2 years in marketing, content writing
Education: Fourth Year, International Relations; University of Yangon, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibility: Creating contents and illustrations
Interest: Listening to podcasts, watching sitcoms, learning new things -
Ei Thet Mon
MARKETING COODINATOR
Experience: 1.5 year in social media marketing, media buying
Education: HND in Global Trade and Business, MMAC Collage, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibility: Evaluate and plan events, analyze social media insights, initiate media marketing strategies
Interest: Watching movies, singing, volunteering -
Thaw San
SALES EXECUTIVE
Experience: Over 5 years sales experience in healthcare industry, 1 year solar sales experience
Education: B.E. Mechanical; West Yangon Technological University, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibility: Sell solar projects, communicate with client
Interest: Reading translation books, collecting action figures
The Indigo Energy Technical Team
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May Yupar Myint
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER
Experience: 6 years of project implementation in solar industry
Education: B.E. Electronics; Technological University Taungoo, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibilities: Managing solar projects, managing junior engineers, leading design and project implementation teams
Interests: Swimming, films -
Ei Ei Htwe
COORDINATION AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Experience: 5 years solar
Education: B.E. Electrical Power; Technological University Taunggyi, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibilities: Negotiate and purchase technical equipment, manage the RFP process, compare quotes, and manage suppliers, coordinate with engineers
Interests: Reading, learning software and travelling -
Hsu Myat Thinzar Phyo
DESIGN SUPERVISOR
Experience: 2 years solar
Education: B.E. Mechanical (Undergraduate); Yangon Technological University, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibilities: Design system, perform QC checks, update technical guidelines, manage solar projects
Interests: Singing, doing voice over, walking, sleeping -
Su Eaindra Htun
PROJECT ENGINEER ASSOCIATE, GRADE 2
Experience: 1 year solar
Education: B.E. Electronics; Pyay Technological University, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibilities: Design system, manage solar projects
Interests: Listening to music, reading -
Han Kyi Linn
PROJECT ENGINEER ASSOCIATE
Experience: 1 year solar, 1.5 year quality control
Education: B.E. Mechanical (Undergraduate); Yangon Technological University, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibilities: Design and calculate solar system
Interests: Listening to music, watching anime -
Soe Moe Aung
PROJECT ENGINEER ASSOCIATE
Experience: 1 year solar, 6 months construction site engineering experience
Education: B.E. Mechanical; Lashio Technological University, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English, Chinese, Shan
Responsibilities: Manage solar projects, design and calculate solar system, contribute to procurement managemen
Interests: Travelling, hiking, reading, watching movies -
San Ei Hlaing
JUNIOR DRAFTER
Experience: 2 years drafting
Education: M.E. Electrical Power; Mandalay Technological University, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibilities: Design and draft solar system
Interests: Listening to music, reading books, travelling -
May Shun Lei Yee Htay
JUNIOR DRAFTER
Experience: 1 year drafting
Education: B.E. Electrical Power; Thanlyin Technological University, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibilities: Design and draft solar system
Interests: Travelling, reading, cooking -
Wah Wah Moe
JUNIOR DRAFTER
Experience: 1 year solar
Education: B.E. Electronic and Communication; Hmawbi Technological University, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English, Japanese
Responsibilities: Design and draft solar system
Interests: Listening to music, creating DIY clothes -
Kaung Sithu
JUNIOR DRAFTER
Experience: 1 year drafting, 1.5 year maintenance
Education: B.E. Electrical Power; Maubin Technological University (Undergraduate), Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibilities: Design and draft solar system
Interests: Listening to music, playing guitar, playing football
The Indigo Energy Administration Team
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Swan Htet
ADMIN MANAGER
Experience: 7 years of administration
Education: B.A. English; East Yangon University, Myanmar
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibilities: Managing operations, logistics, accounting, and solar maintenance
Interests: Reading books, building real-life scale models -
Khing Phoo Pwint Wai
ADMIN ASSISTANT
Experience: 1 year admin assistant experience
Education: Passed Matriculation Exam
Languages: Burmese, English
Responsibilities: Assist admin manager with office management, Record accounting activities
Interests: Cooking, making coffee