Salpha Energy, a provider of solar energy solutions in Nigeria, has been awarded a £25,000 grant from the prestigious Ashden Awards, supported by the department for Energy Security and Net zero, which aims to support the company’s mission to enhance the production of African-made solar systems and direct current appliances, facilitating Africa’s transition to clean and sustainable power.
The Ashden Awards revealed Salpha Energy as one of the seven winners at the 2024 awards, held at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London. The company mentioned that as a producer of made-in-Africa solar systems and DC appliances, they help households and businesses transition to clean power by providing customers with access to affordable loans and financing. Since its inception, the company has empowered over 1.5 million people with reliable solar energy, installed more than 6.7 GWh of solar capacity, and reduced carbon emissions by over 4 million tons.
“Our selection as a finalist in the Ashden Awards is a testament to our unwavering commitment to transforming lives through energy freedom, having impacted over 1,500,000 people across communities in Nigeria and beyond, we are proud of the significant strides we’ve made in driving positive change,” she said.