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From refugee to solar entrepreneur: Rostam Nazari’s inspiring journey in Germany

A boy who escaped war now powers Germany’s green future. His story—from struggle to solar success—challenges every excuse for giving up.

In this picture there is a brown and white color building with many windows. Behind there is a...
In this picture there is a brown and white color building with many windows. Behind there is a mosque with green dome. In the front there is a harbor with some boats and cargo. In the front bottom side there is a sea water.

From refugee to solar entrepreneur: Rostam Nazari’s inspiring journey in Germany

Rostam Nazari arrived in Germany as a 15-year-old refugee after fleeing his home country of Iran years earlier. Now, at just 24, he runs a thriving solar energy business in Marburg. His journey—from war-torn Afghanistan to becoming an entrepreneur—has also inspired an autobiographical book.

Nazari’s story began when he left Afghanistan at the age of seven. His family first sought safety in Iran before eventually reaching Germany. Settling in Hamburg, he entered a German school for the first time as a teenager, facing the challenge of adapting to a new language and culture.

Today, his company specialises in installing photovoltaic systems. The business reflects his determination to build a future in his adopted country. Alongside his work, Nazari has documented his experiences in a book, offering a firsthand account of life in Afghanistan, Iran, and Germany.

From refugee to entrepreneur, Nazari’s path highlights resilience and ambition. His solar enterprise now contributes to Germany’s renewable energy sector. The book he has written ensures his story reaches a wider audience, detailing both struggle and success.

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