From refugee to solar entrepreneur: How Rostam Nazari built a thriving business at 24
At just 24, Rostam Nazari now owns a thriving solar construction business in Marburg. His journey to success began as a 15-year-old refugee who arrived in Iran, unable to read or write. The young entrepreneur has also shared his remarkable life story in a newly published book.
Nazari’s path to Germany was long and difficult. At seven years old, he fled Afghanistan with his family, first settling in Iran. Years later, they embarked on a perilous route through Pakistan, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Austria before finally reaching Germany when he was 15.
Upon arrival, Nazari faced a steep challenge: he was illiterate. Despite this, he worked tirelessly to build a new life. Today, his company specialises in installing photovoltaic systems, a field he entered with determination and skill. His experiences—from war-torn Afghanistan to rebuilding in Germany—are now captured in an autobiographical book. The memoir traces his childhood in Afghanistan, the years spent in Iran, and the gruelling journey that eventually led him to safety and opportunity in Europe.
Nazari’s story reflects resilience and hard work. His solar business in Marburg continues to grow, while his book offers a firsthand account of survival and reinvention. Both ventures stand as testaments to his perseverance since arriving in Germany as a teenager.
