The African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) announced the winners of the AFSIA Awards 2025 during a ceremony held on December 3 in Accra. The event, organized in partnership with REFA 2025 and supported by Dutch & Co, recognized standout achievements shaping Africa’s clean energy future. Below is a summary of each award winner and their contribution to the continent’s solar and storage landscape.
Utility-Scale Solar Project of the Year — AMEA Power
AMEA Power earned the top honor for its 300 MWh battery storage expansion at the Abydos project in Egypt. This marks the country’s first utility-scale solar-plus-storage facility and is designed to strengthen grid stability while integrating more renewable energy into the national mix.
SHS Company of the Year — Izili
Izili, formerly Baobab+, was recognized for its transformative “PAYGo 2.0” approach. The model enhances affordability, customer experience, and long-term impact in the solar home systems sector, helping expand access to reliable off-grid energy.
Storage Project of the Year — Africa REN
Africa REN secured the award for its Walo project in Senegal. The 16 MWp solar plant paired with a 10 MW / 20 MWh storage system showcases engineering excellence and demonstrates the value of hybrid systems for dependable clean power.
C&I Project of the Year — KYA-Energy Group
KYA-Energy Group was honored for solarizing 314 healthcare centers across Togo. The large-scale initiative is improving energy reliability for essential medical services and enhancing national healthcare resilience.
Mini-Grid Project of the Year — Husk Power & TramaTecno Ambiental (Tie)
Husk Power delivered an impressive 53 new mini-grids in one year across Nasarawa and Plateau States in Nigeria, accelerating rural electrification at a rapid pace.
TramaTecno Ambiental brought clean, steady power to three island villages along Ghana’s Volta River, improving quality of life for communities previously reliant on limited or polluting energy sources.
Innovation of the Year — Instollar
Instollar was awarded for launching Africa’s first solar freelance platform. With more than 700 freelance installers already active in Nigeria, the platform is closing the talent gap and speeding up last-mile solar delivery.
Visual of the Year — AM Power
AM Power received the distinction for outstanding use of visual communication, creatively showcasing the impact and potential of solar energy.
Advisor of the Year — Studio Santi
Studio Santi was recognized for its Owner’s Engineer role at the 15 MWp Twiga Cement solar plant in Tanzania. The project, built in a disused quarry, demonstrates technical excellence and strong engineering leadership.
Solar Technology Provider of the Year — Infibranches Technologies
Infibranches Technologies won for its Fazipay platform and Single Point of Integration (SPOI) APIs. These tools streamline distribution, payments, and demand generation between solar companies, financial institutions, and last-mile customers.
Storage Technology Provider of the Year — Freedom Won
Freedom Won was recognized for developing Africa’s most scalable LiFePO₄ battery portfolio. The company operates South Africa’s largest battery manufacturing facility, with a production capacity of up to 3.5 GWh annually.
Deal or Financing Program of the Year — Acumen
Acumen earned the award for closing the Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) Program, securing more than 245 million dollars across two investment vehicles. The funding supports expanded energy access in underserved African markets.
African Company of the Year — CrossBoundary
CrossBoundary was honored for its development of a 223 MWp / 526 MWh baseload solar and battery storage system for the Kamoa-Kakula Mining Complex in the DRC. It represents the largest captive C and I PPA in Africa and the continent’s first baseload solar-plus-storage power solution.
Public Administration of the Year — REA Nigeria
REA Nigeria was recognized for its achievements under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase II. The agency electrified seven federal universities and two teaching hospitals across multiple regions, improving access to reliable clean energy.
Lifetime Achievement Award — Dr. Laura Stachel
Dr. Laura Stachel received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her long-standing dedication to bringing solar power to African healthcare facilities. Her Solar Suitcase has become a globally acclaimed model for delivering cost-effective and scalable clean energy solutions to rural clinics. AFSIA’s 2025 edition highlights the innovation, leadership, and impact driving Africa’s solar and storage transformation. The achievements of this year’s winners reflect a rapidly evolving clean energy ecosystem and renewed commitment to sustainable development across the continent.
Baburajan Kizhakedath