Ignite Energy Access is Africa’s leading distributed renewable energy provider, delivering state-of-the-art solutions that enable reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy access to millions across the continent.
Operating across 13 countries, we are building the infrastructure of the future - reliable, clean, and accessible to everyone, everywhere. Positioned at the forefront of technological disruption and climate finance leadership, Ignite Energy Access is accelerating the shift to next-generation utility services, empowering tens of millions across Africa and beyond.
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People Directly Impacted
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Households Connected
We are dedicated to transforming lives by bringing clean, affordable energy to 100 million people by 2030. We are on a mission to drive Africa’s energy revolution with cutting-edge distributed infrastructure that provides power and unlocks immense economic, environmental, and social opportunities.
By leading the transition to sustainable, distributed energy, we are creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
South Africa
Mozambique
Kenya
Burundi
Rwanda
Cameroon
Nigeria
Burkina Faso
Sierra Leone
Senegal
Ignite Energy Access has a growing footprint across Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming access to essential infrastructure services in some of the world’s most underserved regions.
With operations spanning multiple countries, we are reshaping the energy landscape through sustainable, distributed solutions that meet the unique needs of each customer. By addressing critical gaps in infrastructure, we are empowering customers, businesses, and communities with the tools to drive long-term economic growth, social development, and environmental sustainability.
Energy Company of the Year (Zayed Sustainability Prize)
SHS Compeny of the Year (AFSIA)
Sustainable Business Award (YPO)
Best Project Award (ADFD/IRENA)
Best Energy Company (Keeling Curve Prize)
Innovator of the Year (Rwanda Development Board)
Best Customer Value (Frost Sullivan)
Global Innovation Award (YPO Africa)
"There are 118 families living in Juru, and more than half have Ignite’s solar home systems. Claudine lives with her husband, growing cassava beans, maize, some coffee beans, and bananas on their small farm. They got the solar home system back in 2016. They used to buy torches that operated on batteries which were extremely expensive. They did not always have money to get the batteries. Now, they save all that money and use it to buy groceries and other things they need around the house. Claudine lives with her husband, growing cassava beans, maize, some coffee beans, and bananas on their small farm. They got the solar home system back in 2016. They used to buy torches that operated on batteries which were extremely expensive. They did not always have money to get the batteries. Now, they save all that money and use it to buy groceries and other things they need around the house. Looking at her village's children and their education, a meaningful step towards a better future, she is proud to share that they all passed Rwanda's yearly national exams - the highest result to ever be achieved by Juru. "The light allows them to study after dark, Their grades are rising and their motivation to do better is sky high."
"Agriculture is Africa’s largest sector, responsible for more than 23% of GDP and 68% employment. Yet only 6% of arable lands are adequately irrigated, leading to extremely high inefficiency, low crops, low income, and food insecurity for hundreds of millions. Current irrigation methods include rainwater and expensive, highly polluting diesel pumps. Ignite’s solar-based irrigation systems allow farmers to tap into their lands more efficiently, leading to as much as 3x yields, and longer harvesting seasons, up to 1.5x. Raouf Said, from Rwamagana in rural Rwanda has more than doubled his yield, and is now able to send his oldest son to university."
"The family has a farm and grows Irish potatoes, beans, passion fruit, peas, strawberry, yams, cassavas, and maize. They have been using Ignite’s solar irrigation system since 2019. “We used to sell 200kg, and now it is 500kg,”. she explains. “Before, we used a generator, and petrol to fuel it, 5L per day (5k), extremely expensive and not even half as beneficial."
"lives with her husband and two children in Kabunjwiri village in Rwanda. They grow soy, beans, and maize. They report feeling safer when going to the bathroom at night, a reduction in robberies, and extra hours for the children to study, "Before we had light, we sold 20 kg of beans and 30 kg of maize, and now we are selling 40 kg of beans and 60 kg of maize. When we didn't have light, we lost crops due to rotting. Now we have more time to process them."
Ignite Power acquires ENGIE Energy Access, forming Ignite Energy Access, the largest-scale off-grid energy provider in Africa, serving 15M+ people Concluding the acquisition of ENGIE
Ignite Power Announces Strategic Partnership with World Bank’s $270 Million Pro Energia+ Program to Accelerate Energy Access in Mozambique Maputo, Mozambique – August 12,
Bringing electricity, let alone that from renewable sources, to some of the most energy poor parts of sub-Saharan Africa is a vexing question and daunting
When strips of solar panels arrived in his remote village in northeast Zambia, Damaseke Mwale saw an opportunity. He bought land, built a house and
