More than just
a rural electrification operator
WeLight is a pioneering player in rural electrification in Africa. Founded in 2018, the company deploys and operates mini-grids in Madagascar and Mali. B Corp certified, WeLight contributes to energy inclusion on the African continent.
Our expertiseA growing presence on the continent
Nos réalisations Our achievements3
countries
180
sites
30 000
connections
A positive impact driver
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190,000 direct beneficiaries
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900 tons of C02 emissions avoided per year
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5,200 businesses and small industries connected
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1,500 women entrepreneurs supported


Latest news
WeLight and Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency Sign Landmark MOU for 400 Minigrids
Lagos, Nigeria, March 11 2025 – WeLight, a fast-growing pan-African Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria to deploy and operate 400 minigrids plus 50 MetroGrids by 2030, significantly strengthening Nigeria’s renewable power[…]
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