By combining our financial and technical expertise, we offer virtual and on-site clean energy solutions that provide power security, cost savings and carbon reduction to commercial and industrial businesses.
The African Solar Industry Association has recognised SolarAfrica as the African Solar Company of the Year twice as part of their prestigious awards in 2021 and 2023.
As a proud SAPVIA member, we uphold the highest standards in South Africa’s solar industry, championing sustainable power solutions and industry excellence.
Powering hundreds of businesses across South Africa for more than a decade.
Two-time winners: 2021 & 2023 African Solar Company of the Year.
Several teams under one roof: engineering, compliance, maintenance, projects & more.
Part of the Starsight Energy group, backed by Helios Investment Partners and AIIM.
Solar signed & operational across 5 countries
Battery storage signed & operational
Wheeling signed through Virtual Power Purchase Agreements
Projects installed and under construction
Tonnes of CO2 emissions saved
Chief Investment Officer
Chief People Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Head of Group Marketing & Communications
Head of Finance
Head of Commercial
Head of Compliance
Our flagship solar farm in De Aar will provide 1 GW of clean energy through Wheeling
Creating a leading renewable energy solutions provider in Sub-Saharan Africa
Delivered & financed projects in 5 countries
60MW+ in commercial solar PPAs
Financed 135+ projects
Total staff: 50+
Signed & constructed one of the largest solar carports in the world
Funded the largest battery system in Africa. First Tesla Power Pack installed in Africa
Delivered East Africa’s largest industrial solar system
South African Solar Rooftop PV Entrepreneurial Company of the Year
Preeti Ragoobar, our 1st employee, is still with SolarAfrica today.
Total employees: 3
Installed the first solar PPA in Kenya
By James Irons & David McDonald with a vision to become the leading solar energy enabler
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Our flagship solar farm in De Aar will provide 1 GW of clean energy through Wheeling
Creating a leading renewable energy solutions provider in Sub-Saharan Africa
Delivered & financed projects in 5 countries
60MW+ in commercial solar PPAs
Financed 135+ projects
Total staff: 50+
Signed & constructed one of the largest solar carports in the world
Funded the largest battery system in Africa. First Tesla Power Pack installed in Africa
Delivered East Africa’s largest industrial solar system
South African Solar Rooftop PV Entrepreneurial Company of the Year
Preeti Ragoobar, our 1st employee, is still with SolarAfrica today.
Total employees: 3
Installed the first solar PPA in Kenya
By James Irons & David McDonald with a vision to become the leading solar energy enabler
