2024 WINNERS

for the expansion of its Maroua and Guider solar plants in Cameroon. The project adds 2×18 MWp and 9.6 MWh of capacity, helping to offset a significant portion of thermal energy use and generate substantial fuel savings, further enhancing the sustainability and cost-efficiency of the plants.

16.82 MWp Helios Megawarehouse’s groundbreaking rooftop solar installation at its distribution centers in Accra, Ghana, sets a new standard in commercial and industrial solar applications, significantly reducing energy costs and promoting sustainability.

Engie Energy Access and its partner CrossBoundary Energy Access are constructing 15 mini-grids with 5 already commissioned in rural areas located in Kogi, Nasarawa, and Niger States, Nigeria, bringing reliable and affordable solar energy, transforming communities and boosting local economies.

In 2024, d.light electrified 1.7 million homes across Africa by providing solar home systems (SHS) to rural households, delivering affordable and clean energy.

Davis & Shirtliff has locally assembled a solar-powered reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plant that operates without the need for batteries.

So-Cool Energy offers movable, solar-powered kiosks with refrigeration, designed for SMEs in remote areas.

Solar MD won Solar Project of the Year for its client operating a poultry meat processing plant in South Africa, featuring a modular solar system with 2.4 MW per container and 4.862 MWh of battery storage, providing sustainable energy for the production site

Photons Energy is a 100% African-owned company with over 4.5 MWp and 5.5MWh of installed solar capacity in a decade.

PowerNow is a digital platform that streamlines the process of accessing, installing, and supporting pre-financed commercial and industrial (C&I) solar systems.

Dornier Suntrace is awarded for is dedicated work as technical advisor for the first solar-battery hybrid plant at the Tasiast Gold Mine in Mauritania with 34MWp / 18MW. They have provided invaluable expertise to solar developers ensuring the successful execution of the project.

The partnership between AFC and d.light has enabled the successful financing of $176 million securitization facility for PayGo consumer finance.

PAM-Ai has developed an AI-driven platform that tackles inefficiencies in mini-grids by implementing dynamic tariffs. The platform adjusts energy prices in real-time based on demand and customer profiles, making electricity more affordable and accessible while optimizing grid performance