Africa’s clean energy transition is being driven by indigenous companies building practical solutions for homes, businesses, and communities. These firms are scaling solar, wind, and hydro projects with impact rooted in African ownership and leadership.
Here are top 5 Africa-founded renewable energy companies leading the way:
— Easy Solar (Sierra Leone): Delivers pay-as-you-go solar lanterns and home systems, reaching more than a million people in West Africa with affordable energy access.
— Arnergy (Nigeria): Provides distributed solar systems and financing for small businesses, helping enterprises cut diesel dependence while scaling clean energy adoption.
— WiSolar (South Africa): Offers prepaid solar electricity through its mobile platform, targeting affordable clean power for households in South Africa and Nigeria.
— DLO Energy Resources Group (South Africa): One of Africa’s leading female-owned independent power producers, operating solar and wind projects and expanding into new markets.
— SolarTurtle (South Africa): SolarTurtle is a South African company that designs and manufactures mobile solar kiosks, providing off-grid communities with access to solar power for charging devices and small appliances.
These African-owned renewable energy pioneers are transforming access to power by combining local insight with scalable technologies, proving that sustainable growth can be driven from within the continent.
Selection was based on African ownership and founding, operational scale, innovation, and impact. Information was drawn from company reports, industry research, and media coverage up to August 2025.
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