Company profile
First Electric Power and Automation Services Limited
First Electric Power and Automation Services Limited is a Nigeria-based renewable energy company specializing in the design, development, and operation of distributed electricity infrastructure serving underserved communities and commercial customers across Sub-Saharan Africa. Incorporated in May 2019 and headquartered in Ajah, Lagos, First Electric provides affordable, technology-driven solar solutions across three core customer segments: households through pay-as-you-go solar kits; small and medium-sized enterprises through commercial solar systems; and communities through solar mesh-grids and microgrids paired with institutional partnerships. The company also operates standalone solar systems (SASS) and provides energy-as-a-service solutions integrated with digital energy management tools. As of June 2026, First Electric has delivered thousands of installations impacting over 2,000 households and businesses across Nigeria and is scaling mesh-grid infrastructure through partnerships with institutions like Okra Solar and financing support from InfraCredit and the Climate Finance Blending Facility, targeting reach of 100,000 people by 2027.
- Sector
- Energy and power / Solar Home Systems, Industrial Engineering Services
- Markets
- Nigeria
- Founded
- 2019
- Ownership
- Private
- Stage
- Startup
- Capital raised
- $457,000
- Employees
- 11-50
- Business model
- B2B, B2C Transactional, Consulting/Advisory, Subscription
Products and services
Pay-as-you-go solar kits for homes, Mesh-grid networks and microgrids for community electrification, Commercial/Industrial solar solutions for businesses and small enterprises & Solar financing options and energy service agreements
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2026 | Cascador's Catalytic Fund invests USD 357k in First Electric's operations in Nigeria | Venture Capital | $357,000 | Nigeria |
Source: Partner Researchers.