🇦🇪 UAE · Pre-Seed Stage · Solar Infrastructure

Solar Tracking
Built for the Desert

DAKOF is building the UAE's first harsh-climate solar tracker manufacturing platform — combining Finnish precision engineering with locally produced, insurance-backed infrastructure that converts solar assets into long-duration institutional investments.

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18–25%Higher Energy Yield
7 YearsEngineering R&D
20 yrService Contracts
1,000+Units / Year (Phase 1)
UAE-FirstGCC Manufacturing Platform
€100KPre-Seed Round Open

Platform at a Glance

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Layer 1 — UAE Manufacturing
Localised production · ICV-compliant · Phase 1 launch
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Layer 2 — Lifecycle Services
10–20 year O&M contracts · Predictable recurring revenue
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Layer 3 — Bankability Platform
Insurance-backed yield warranties · Development finance ready
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Capital Growth Pathway
Long-duration portfolio · Institutional capital eligible
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Target Markets
GCC · North Africa · Sub-Saharan · Central Asia
The Challenge

Temperate Technology Fails in the Desert

Over 90% of global solar trackers are designed for mild climates. In the GCC, they suffer accelerated degradation — costing project owners millions in lost yield and unplanned maintenance.

❌ The Problem

Extreme heat (55°C+) causes motor and bearing failure in standard trackers
Fine desert dust infiltrates components, degrading electronics and mechanisms
High UV irradiance degrades materials not rated for harsh conditions
Import-dependent supply chains create long lead times and high costs
Temperate-engineered systems deliver 15–20% less yield in GCC conditions
No local manufacturer aligned with UAE Industrial Strategy 2030
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✅ DAKOF's Solution

EVO2 engineered from the ground up for extreme heat, dust, and UV conditions
Desert-rated sealing, materials, and thermal management built in
Dual-axis precision tracking maximises GCC irradiance capture
UAE-based manufacturing eliminates import risk and reduces lead times
18–25% higher energy yield versus single-axis and fixed-tilt systems
Fully aligned with UAE ICV programmes and Industrial Strategy 2030
Technology

The EVO2 Dual-Axis Solar Tracker

7 years of engineering R&D producing a solar tracker built to perform where others fail — the world's harshest solar environments. Live test unit currently operating in Finland.

DAKOF EVO2 dual-axis solar tracker — live test unit currently operating in Finland
EVO2 Dual-Axis Solar Tracker — Live Test Unit The actual EVO2 unit, currently operational in Finland. Purpose-engineered for dual-axis precision tracking — ready for deployment in UAE desert conditions.
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Dual-Axis Precision Tracking

Tracks the sun on both axes throughout the day, capturing significantly more energy than fixed-tilt and single-axis systems — especially at the extreme irradiance angles common in the GCC.

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Desert-Optimised Engineering

Every component rated for 55°C+ ambient temperature, fine dust infiltration, extreme UV exposure, and sand abrasion. Built-in thermal management and sealed enclosures ensure long operational life.

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GPS-Calibrated Control System

GPS coordinate coding and digital tracking calibration fine-tuned to each installation site — maximising yield from day one and enabling remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance.

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EVO3 Roadmap

Long-term product roadmap includes EVO3 vertical solar generation systems — expanding DAKOF's technology leadership into next-generation renewable infrastructure.

Production Line — 7 Stages
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Material Logistics

Barcode tracking & scheduling

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Frame Assembly

Structural & dual-axis build

3

Electrical Integration

Inverter, wiring & antenna

4

Panel Mounting

Vacuum lift & connections

5

GPS Calibration

System config & ID

6

QA Testing

Motor, electrical & diagnostics

7

Packaging

Dispatch-ready kits

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Stage production process
Dual-Axis
Full solar tracking
1,000+
Units/year Phase 1
3,000+
Units/year at scale
Business Model

A Three-Layer Infrastructure Platform

DAKOF is not a hardware company. It is an integrated manufacturing, services, and financial infrastructure platform — where each layer compounds value and transforms equipment sales into long-duration recurring assets. This model is unique in the solar tracker industry globally.

Layer 1 · Manufacturing

UAE Production Platform

  • Localised UAE manufacturing
  • Phase 1: 1,000 units/year capacity
  • Phase 3: Scale to 3,000+ units/year
  • UAE ICV & Industrial Strategy 2030 aligned
  • Import-chain independent supply
  • JV manufacturing partners welcome
Layer 2 · Services

Lifecycle Infrastructure Division

  • 10–20 year O&M service contracts
  • Five client tiers — Small to Full Infrastructure
  • High-margin, predictable recurring revenue
  • AI-based predictive maintenance platform
  • Compound revenue model at portfolio scale
  • Converts hardware into long-duration assets
Layer 3 · Finance

Bankability & Capital Platform

  • Insurance-backed yield warranties
  • Bankable for project & development finance
  • Long-duration contract portfolio securitisation
  • Institutional infrastructure fund eligible
  • Transforms service contracts into capital assets
  • Enables development bank & sovereign co-investment
Lifecycle Service Tiers
TierProject ScaleTypical ClientsContract TermUnplanned Downtime Cost
Small≤5 MWRooftops, agri-solar, warehouses10 years€5k–10k / month
Medium5–25 MWIndustrial estates, IPPs10–15 years€20k–60k / month
Large25–100 MWUtility-scale, sovereign projects15–20 years€100k–300k / month
Extra Large100–300 MWNational grid farms20 years€500k+ / month
Full Infrastructure300+ MWSovereign funds, infra investors20+ yearsMillions / month
Why Now

The Window is Open — and Closing Fast

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Gigawatt-Scale GCC Expansion

UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC are deploying solar at unprecedented scale. UAE alone targets 19.8 GW by 2030 — creating enormous demand for performance-optimised tracking infrastructure.

2

Binding Federal Climate Legislation

UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 11/2024 converts Net Zero 2050 pledges into legally binding obligations — accelerating procurement timelines and raising the performance bar for all renewable systems procured in the UAE.

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Localisation Premium

UAE Industrial Strategy 2030 and ICV scoring create a structural commercial advantage for locally manufactured systems over imported alternatives — a moat that grows over time.

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Performance Gap in Desert Systems

No major global tracker manufacturer currently offers a system purpose-engineered and locally manufactured for GCC desert conditions. DAKOF enters a market gap, not a crowded market.

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Project Finance Demands Bankability

Development banks and institutional investors increasingly require insurance-backed performance guarantees. DAKOF's Layer 3 model directly addresses this — a rare competitive differentiator.

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First-Mover JV Window

The JV manufacturing partner structure is open now — before Phase 1 production begins. Partners who engage at this stage co-shape the production model, the revenue-share structure, and the platform's expansion into export markets. This window closes once manufacturing partners are confirmed.

Market Opportunity

UAE & GCC Solar — A Generational Build-Out

The GCC is the world's fastest-growing solar market by deployment velocity, driven by sovereign decarbonisation mandates, record-low tariffs, and $32B+ in committed clean energy investment.

22%
UAE solar CAGR 2025–2033
6.9 GW
UAE installed capacity 2025
$32B+
GCC green investment committed
19.8 GW
UAE renewables target by 2030

🎯 DAKOF's Competitive Moat

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Desert-engineered from first principles — all global competitors sell temperate-climate designs into GCC conditions
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UAE-localised production — ICV scoring advantage in every government and utility procurement tender
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Insurance-backed yield warranties — bankable for development finance; a model not yet offered by any GCC tracker manufacturer
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20-year lifecycle service contracts — long-duration recurring revenue that hardware-only competitors structurally cannot replicate
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Three-layer infrastructure platform — a genuinely novel business model in the global solar tracker market

🌍 Geographic Expansion Path

PRIMARY MARKETS
🇦🇪 UAE🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
SECONDARY
🇴🇲 Oman🇶🇦 Qatar🇪🇬 Egypt🇲🇦 Morocco
LONG-TERM
🇰🇪 Kenya🇳🇦 NamibiaEastern EuropeCentral Asia
Partnership Opportunities

Four Ways to Build with DAKOF

DAKOF is structured to grow through strategic collaboration. Whether you are a manufacturer, sovereign entity, financial institution, or individual investor — there is a specific role for aligned partners at this stage of our platform build.

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Manufacturing Partnership
JV Co-Production Partners

We seek manufacturing joint venture partners to co-produce DAKOF EVO2 units — either in the UAE or across target export markets — on a revenue-share model. This capital-efficient structure accelerates deployment capacity while sharing upside with the right industrial partner.

Revenue ShareUAE & GCCScalable JV
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Sovereign & Development
Masdar · EDB · Strategic Bodies

DAKOF's UAE-first manufacturing mandate, desert-engineered technology, and ICV-compliant production model directly aligns with the strategic mandate of Masdar, the Emirates Development Bank, and Abu Dhabi's Industrial Strategy 2030. We welcome early dialogue with UAE sovereign and development entities.

MasdarEDBICV-CompliantNet Zero 2050
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Insurance & Certification
Insurance & Quality Partners

A core strategic priority is making DAKOF units fully bankable — backed by yield warranties from globally recognised reinsurance partners. We are actively pursuing IEC 61703, ISO 9001, CE Mark, and regional quality certifications, and welcome dialogue with insurers and certification bodies.

IEC 61703ISO 9001CE MarkYield Warranty
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Investment
Pre-Seed Round — Now Open

DAKOF's €100K pre-seed round is open to angel investors and strategic co-investors who understand deep-tech infrastructure. Pre-seed participation secures equity at foundational valuation — ahead of development bank financing and institutional capital in later phases.

Pre-Seed€100K RoundAngel / Strategic

Ready to Explore a Strategic Collaboration?

Whether you represent a manufacturing group, sovereign fund, insurance institution, or development bank — we welcome a confidential initial conversation.

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Development Roadmap

From Pre-Seed to Global Infrastructure Platform

● Current — Phase 1

Foundation

  • UAE entity formation & licensing
  • EVO2 test unit UAE deployment
  • Regulatory certification
  • Manufacturing partnerships
  • Insurance partner alignment
  • Bankability readiness
💰 €100K Pre-Seed Round
○ Phase 3

Scale & Securitise

  • Scale to 3,000+ units/year
  • UAE flagship production facility
  • 5,000+ lifecycle service contracts
  • Infrastructure capital market pathway
  • International institutional capital raise
  • Export market expansion — KSA, Egypt, Africa
📈 Institutional Investors + IPO Pathway
Leadership

Seasoned Leaders in Solar & Renewable Energy Innovation

DAKOF was founded by a team of experienced, battle-tested professionals who have spent their careers at the intersection of industrial manufacturing, clean energy, and infrastructure finance. Together they bring over 120 years of combined expertise across engineering innovation, capital markets, GCC commercial execution, and renewable energy systems — now united to build the UAE's most ambitious solar infrastructure platform.

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Engineering & Innovation
Principal Technology Leadership

Decades of hands-on industrial engineering experience spanning advanced manufacturing, aerospace systems, and renewable energy hardware. The inventor of the EVO2 system, with a track record of delivering large-scale industrial production and aerospace programmes across multiple continents. The technical foundation of everything DAKOF builds.

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Finance & Capital Strategy
Infrastructure Finance Leadership

Deep expertise in financial architecture, development finance, and institutional capital structures. Experienced in structuring infrastructure-class investment vehicles, investor relations, and securitisation pathways. Leads DAKOF's financial strategy and positions the platform for development bank financing and strategic capital raises.

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Commercial & Regional Strategy
GCC Market Leadership

A proven commercial leader with established relationships across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and broader MENA renewable energy markets. Extensive experience in EPC project development, strategic partnership building, and regional market entry for industrial and energy infrastructure businesses.

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Manufacturing & Production Systems
Finnish Engineering Leadership

Brings the renowned precision of Finnish industrial engineering to the heart of DAKOF's manufacturing operations. Leads the design, quality architecture, and production systems behind the EVO2 assembly line — ensuring world-class output standards from day one of production.

Advisory Council

Board of Advisors — In Formation

DAKOF is building a Board of Advisors comprising senior industry figures across the GCC energy, insurance, infrastructure, and regulatory sectors. Advisory council members bring network access, institutional credibility, and domain expertise that directly accelerates DAKOF's partnership development and capital-raising strategy. We are actively in conversation with candidates across six strategic domains.

Seeking
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Solar & GCC Industry
Senior GCC Solar Industry Advisor

20+ years in GCC utility-scale solar development and EPC project leadership. Active relationships with Masdar, ACWA Power, and regional procurement bodies. Advises on partnership strategy, project pipeline access, and EPC channel development.

Seeking
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UAE Government & Policy
UAE Regulatory & Policy Advisor

Senior experience in UAE Ministry of Energy, MOEI, or industrial free zone authorities. Provides guidance on ICV compliance, Industrial Strategy 2030 alignment, and the regulatory pathway to UAE incorporation and operating licences.

Seeking
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Development Finance
Development Finance Advisor

Senior background in Emirates Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, or equivalent DFI structures. Deep familiarity with bankability requirements, project finance criteria, and the lending frameworks relevant to UAE clean energy manufacturing platforms.

Seeking
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Insurance & Risk
Insurance & Risk Advisor

Senior underwriting or risk management background at a tier-1 global (re)insurer with renewable energy or infrastructure portfolio experience. Critical to structuring DAKOF's yield warranty and asset bankability framework in Layer 3 of the platform.

Seeking
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Industrial Manufacturing GCC
GCC Industrial Manufacturing Advisor

Executive with senior operational experience scaling industrial manufacturing plants in the GCC — ideally within UAE free zones or comparable environments. Advises on supply chain localisation, factory setup, and industrial zone partnership structures.

Seeking
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ESG & Institutional Sustainability
ESG & Institutional Capital Advisor

Senior experience in ESG strategy, sustainable finance, or institutional investor relations — particularly with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, or infrastructure-class ESG mandates active in MENA. Supports investor outreach and sustainability reporting frameworks.

Join the Advisory Council

If you have deep domain expertise in any of the above areas and a genuine interest in shaping the UAE's next-generation solar infrastructure platform, we welcome a confidential conversation.

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A Team Built for This Specific Moment

The DAKOF founders are not first-time entrepreneurs chasing a trend. They are experienced operators who identified a structural market gap — harsh-climate solar manufacturing in the UAE — and assembled precisely the expertise needed to capture it: engineering innovation, institutional finance, GCC commercial networks, and manufacturing systems excellence. The team is actively expanding its Board of Advisors with senior figures from the GCC energy, insurance, and infrastructure sectors.

Pre-Seed Entry — Before the Platform Scales

Pre-seed participation enables UAE incorporation, EVO2 deployment, certifications, and the manufacturing and insurance partnerships that unlock development bank financing and institutional capital in later phases.

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Ecosystem

Target Partners & Strategic Channels

The organisations below represent DAKOF's target partner universe — entities whose mandates, capital, and networks are directly aligned with our platform. Active engagement and formal partnerships are in development.

EPC & Project Development
ACWA PowerMasdarElsewedy ElectricAlfanarENGIEBayWa r.e.EDP RenewablesTotalEnergiesScatec
Insurance & Reinsurance Partners (Sought)
Munich ReAllianzZurich Insurance Group
Sovereign & Infrastructure Investors
ADIAMubadalaBrookfield RenewableBlackRockKKRMacquarie
Development Finance & Banking
Emirates Development BankHSBCStandard CharteredNatixis
Contact

Get in Touch with the DAKOF Team

Whether you are an investor, JV manufacturing partner, development bank, sovereign entity, insurance provider, EPC partner, or quality certifier — we would be glad to begin a conversation. Detailed information is available to qualified stakeholders under NDA.

We're building something significant.

DAKOF is at an exciting early stage. If our platform aligns with your interests — whether as an investor, partner, or future client — we welcome a direct conversation with the founding team.

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General Enquiries
contactus@dakof.com
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Jurisdiction
UAE (in formation)
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Technology Origin
Finland · 7 Years R&D
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Current Stage
Pre-Seed · €100K Round Open
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Open to
Investors · JV Partners · Insurers · EDB/Masdar · EPCs · Advisors
Detailed Information Available Under NDA

Full financial modelling, production architecture, and partnership term sheets are available to qualified stakeholders under a mutual NDA. Reach out to begin the conversation.

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