Across Africa, millions are no longer waiting for the grid to show up.

Off-grid power is stepping in, bold and bright, changing lives and supercharging economies.

No more darkness, just opportunity.

Here are five off-grid power projects lighting up the continent:

— SolarNow, Uganda: Affordable solar systems for homes and businesses. Payments are flexible, impact is massive. From small shops to entire villages, SolarNow is powering dreams.

— BBOXX, Rwanda: Smart solar boxes that do more than provide power. They track usage, predict needs, and bring reliable electricity to places the grid forgot.

— M-KOPA, Kenya: Pay-as-you-go solar that’s simple, scalable, and changing lives daily. Over a million homes are now connected, and counting.

— ZOLA Electric, Tanzania: They don’t just sell solar, they deliver energy independence. Smart solutions, reliable power, and zero headaches.

— Mobisol, multiple countries: Large solar home systems with built-in financing. Schools, farms, businesses, all powered without touching the grid.

The truth? These projects aren’t just lighting up homes, they’re lighting up futures.

In a continent that refuses to wait, off-grid power is leading the charge, and those betting on it are set to win big.