Top 10 Solar Companies in Nigeria

Nigerians are rapidly warming up to solar. Households in the country that rely on this as an energy source have grown from an almost negligible number just a decade ago to over 500,000 at the last count. And that expansion continues apace. Solar companies in Nigeria are hauling in huge revenue windfalls, as more people rely less on the increasingly expensive public grid and more on alternative energy.

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As you would expect, there are numerous businesses racing to meet the increasing demand for solar power. They don’t all guarantee the same quality of products or services. You can find anything from excellent organisations with a broad reach to mediocre players jostling for meagre wins. In this article, we’ll talk about the top companies in the former category. If you’re looking for a solar products supplier or service provider, you’ll want to read on.

Solar Depot

Solar Depot is a leading vendor of solar products in Nigeria. They sell solar panels, inverters, batteries and accessories, solar pumps, panel mounts, and other vital items. Orders for these things can be placed on Solar Depot’s online store and are shipped nationwide. Deliveries are also free for purchases valued at above ₦5 million.

Lumos

Lumos is the largest provider of off-grid solar in Nigeria. They made significant inroads into the country thanks to affordable and flexible payment plans and partnerships with major service providers in other sectors (such as telecommunications). At the moment, they serve more than 100,000 homes and businesses, and are aiming to raise that number to almost a million within a few years.

Solynta

Solynta is gunning to replace fuel-guzzling generators as Nigeria’s preferred source for backup power. Its marketing describes it as being the “number one residential solar company” in the country. It reckons that it has collectively aided the creation of more than 2,000 Megawatts of energy production capacity in 26 states. Their service covers the entire process from product selection to installation.

Arnergy

Arnergy is a venture-backed solar company, with support coming from Breakthrough Energy, EDFI, Norfund and All On. This backing has enabled it to quickly scale its service provision in Nigeria. Its clients are commercial establishments and housing estates. Attractive aspects of its offering are its flexible funding options and lengthy product warranty and life service.

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Auxano Solar

Auxano Solar is Nigeria’s first privately owned manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products. They produce and assemble solar panels, install them on clients’ behalf, and sell solar system components. According to the team at Auxano, the company is capable of executing solar projects of varying scales.

Daystar Power

Daystar supplies affordable and clean power to businesses in many sectors (especially banking, retail, agriculture, and logistics). Their solutions can be integrated into clients’ existing power setups and are paid for under a subscription model. Daystar is a member of the Shell Group and operates in 7 African countries (Nigeria being one of them).

Wavetra

The items on Wavetra’s services list span the whole gamut of solar solutions creation and deployment. They encompass the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of solar power systems. They also run the Wavetra Training Academy, which provides solar power solutions and training programs for people who intend to become solar technicians.

Rubitec

Rubitec deals in multiple renewable energy segments: solar, small hydro systems, biomass energy, waste-to-energy, landfill gas plants, and wind energy. Their target market is both rural and urban businesses and residences. This is seen in their setting up of agro-solar infrastructure, solar-based mini-grids, and commercial and industrial solar projects. Their website lists organisations in the financial and oil and gas sectors as clients that they have worked with.

Beebeejump

Beebeejump sells solar batteries and complete solar product bundles (consisting of panels, adapters, charging ports, and bulbs). They also provide after-sales services, including installation, a segment of their operations that employs hundreds of technicians. Their offices and warehouses are located in 15 states, and they cater to homes, corporate businesses, and farms.

Solarity Plus

This company retails one of the widest ranges of solar solutions and solar-powered products in Nigeria. From solar home systems to solar lanterns, freezers and fans, there’s something for almost every believer in the advantages of renewable energy. Solarity says that it has powered 10,000 homes with solar and sold almost a million products.

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Final Words

As the move away from an expensive and unstable national grid gathers steam, there will be new solar companies in Nigeria emerging to create and capture value. In the future, we may look back at the present day as only the beginning of Nigeria’s definite shift towards clean energy. The names on this list will be spoken of as pioneers of the transition.

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