Solar Startups in Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 48 Solar startups across Africa, which have raised $2B in disclosed funding. Kenya has the most, with 10, followed by Nigeria (8) and South Africa (5).

Updated

Avg. Deal Size
$13M
Active Startups
48
Total Funding
$2B
Avg. Growth
0%

Solar companies

48 companies in this sector

CompanyTaglineTotal FundingLast RoundTeam SizeBackersAction

MUNYAX ECO is a Rwandan company reconciling business and clean environment.

Funding Round

Benin City clean-energy company that designs, installs, monitors and maintains solar systems and offers energy-as-a-service.

Grant

Focused on delivering energy to last-mile customers through innovative payment mechanisms. Our solutions promote productive use of energy in rural areas

2-10

GnuGrid Africa is a Ugadan clean energy startup that fosters financial and energy inclusion to communities through data.

2-10

WidEnergy is a Zambian Energy startup which works with female sales agents to distribute renewable energy solutions across Zambia

Funding Round
11-50
South Africa

Solarworx is a Berlin-based Energy startup that develops smart solar solutions for rural off-grid households in Africa.

Seed
2-10

Mecha Solar Egypt is a Giza-based renewable energy startup that specializes in solar energy deployment.

11-50
Mauritius

Energy Vision is a telecom-focused Energy Service Company led by a team of experienced telecom professionals, focused on emerging markets, mainly Africa.

Funding Round

Energy and electrical service and product provider company

10-50
Madagascar

Jirogasy publishes a range of innovative solar stations distributed by a platform of local micro entrepreneurs in Madagascar and Africa.

Grant
2-10
Kenya

d.light is an international Energy startup that serves people without access to reliable electricity.

$815M
Receivables Financing
201-500
South Africa

SolarAfrica Energy is a South African Energy startup that provides simple sustainable solutions.

$192M
Debt Financing
51-200
Dr Congo

Bboxx is an African-focused next generation utility startup which provides access to affordable clean energy.

$161M
Convertible Note
501-1,000

SunFunder is unlocking debt capital for solar energy access & climate change

$81M
Grant
11-50
Kenya

Mawingu uses high-performance low-cost wireless technology and solar power to build fast internet networks in rural areas.

$69M
Venture
51-200

SunCulture is a Kenyan startup that empowers smallholder farmers with solar irrigation

$69M
Securitisation
201-500

PEG is the leader in deploying and financing solar to households and SMEs in West Africa

$57M
Debt Financing
101-250

Solarise Africa owns and leases captive rooftop and ground mounted solar projects for commercial and industrial clients in Africa.

$56M
Venture
1-10
Lesotho

OnePower operates solar mini‑grids, powering households and businesses while enabling productive‑use services.

$51M
Debt Financing
51-200

Azuri is a leading commercial provider of PayGo Solar Home Systems for rural off-grid homes.

$51M
Corporate
201-500

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Solar startups: quick facts

How many Solar startups are there in Africa?
StartupList Africa tracks 48 Solar startups across Africa.
How much funding have Solar startups in Africa raised?
Solar startups in Africa have raised $2B in disclosed funding.
Which African countries have the most Solar startups?
Kenya has the most, with 10, followed by Nigeria (8) and South Africa (5).
Who invests in Solar startups in Africa?
Energy Access Ventures has backed 7 Solar startups, followed by Aster (6) and Electrification Financing Initiative (6).