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).
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Solar companies
48 companies in this sector
| Company | Tagline | Total Funding | Last Round | Team Size | Backers | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Rwanda | MUNYAX ECO is a Rwandan company reconciling business and clean environment. | Funding Round | ||||
Nigeria | Benin City clean-energy company that designs, installs, monitors and maintains solar systems and offers energy-as-a-service. | Grant | ||||
![]() Zimbabwe | Focused on delivering energy to last-mile customers through innovative payment mechanisms. Our solutions promote productive use of energy in rural areas | 2-10 | ||||
![]() Uganda | GnuGrid Africa is a Ugadan clean energy startup that fosters financial and energy inclusion to communities through data. | 2-10 | ||||
![]() Zambia | 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 | |||
![]() Egypt | 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 | ||
![]() Kenya | 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 | ||
![]() Kenya | SunCulture is a Kenyan startup that empowers smallholder farmers with solar irrigation | $69M | Securitisation | 201-500 | ||
![]() Ghana | PEG is the leader in deploying and financing solar to households and SMEs in West Africa | $57M | Debt Financing | 101-250 | ||
![]() Kenya | 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 | ||
![]() Nigeria | 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 by country
Top Solar investors in Africa
- Energy Access Venturesbacked 7
- Asterbacked 6
- Electrification Financing Initiativebacked 6
- InfraCo Africabacked 6
- FMObacked 5
- TRINEbacked 5
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).


















