WeLight celebrates the electrification of its 186th village, marking the culmination of four years of
rapid and sustained growth. This achievement demonstrates WeLight’s ability to scale effectively,
accelerating its expansion in Madagascar and Mali. As a result, one million people now benefit
from the economic and social advantages of access to productive and sustainable energy.

This past year has been transformative, with significant milestones in electrifying rural communities and driving socio-economic development …

Following a rigorous review, WeLight has become the first company in Madagascar to achieve the B Corporation (B Corp) certification, an international label for companies that meet the highest standards of environmental and social performance. WeLight Madagascar in now part of a community of 50 certified B Corps in Africa. This prestigious recognition highlights WeLight’s commitment to creating a positive and meaningful impact on its entire ecosystem, while contributing to a more inclusive and regenerative economy.

Stichting Clean Energy and Energy Inclusion for Africa (CEI Africa) announces its intention to award a results-based financing (RBF) grant for a total of up to USD 1,886,700 to WeLight, a green mini-grid (GMG) developer, for the densification and construction of mini-grids in rural communities in Mali. 

WeLight Madagascar’s access to energy initiative will receive €19 million in financing from the EIB, Triodos Investment Management and EDFI ElectriFI — the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative.

The Foundation for Clean Energy and Energy Inclusion in Africa (CEI Africa) has awarded a grant of 1.8 million dollars to WeLight. The aim is to electrify several rural communities in Mali using solar mini-grids.