Company profile
PowerGen Renewable Energy
PowerGen Renewable Energy is a leading developer of electricity minigrids in sub-Saharan Africa, having successfully installed over 100 minigrids across the region. Based in Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the company focuses on solar energy solutions, offering minigrid systems with installation capacities ranging from 3kW to 5MW. PowerGen operates under a private utility owner-operator model, managing all project development activities in-house, including site identification, system design, construction, and maintenance. With a commitment to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power, PowerGen aims to enhance energy access for underserved communities while contributing to sustainable development across the continent.
- Sector
- Energy and power / Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar, Solar Mini-grids
- Markets
- Sierra Leone, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria
- Founded
- 2011
- Ownership
- Private
- Stage
- Scale-up
- Capital raised
- $33.5m
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2026 | All On invests USD 5 million in PowerGen Renewable Energy's operations in Nigeria | Private Credit | $5m | Kenya |
Source: Partner Researchers.