11 Dec
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WeLight Lights up 186 villages across Africa via Mini-grids

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Since January 2024,WeLight has connected 10,000 people monthly, directly

electrifying 200,000 individuals and benefiting over one million through improved

services such as schools, businesses, and public lighting.

The company’s success in Madagascar marks a significant milestone, proving the

mini-grid model’s scalability and profitability without subsidies, according to

WeLight CEO Romain de Villeneuve.

“We are proud to have transformed the lives of one million people through access

to electricity. This milestone underscores our leadership in rural electrification and

our readiness to expand into new territories, including Nigeria and the DRC,” he

said.

WeLight also backs initiatives like the World Bank and African Development Bank’s

M-300 program, aiming to connect 300 million people to electricity by2030,

addressing the needs of over 600 million Africans without power.

The firm’s growth has been supported by key partners like Norfund, Axian Group,

and the European Investment Bank, alongside government agencies fostering

public-private collaboration.

This progress positions WeLight as a leading force in sustainable electrification

across sub-Saharan Africa.