Baobab+ is the leading off-grid energy access company operating across Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Madagascar. To date, the company has empowered over 425,000 households with solar energy solutions, positively transforming the lives of more than 2.5 million people. In addition to its primary mission, Baobab+ promotes digital inclusion and has equipped over 263,000 customers across its markets with smartphones and other digital devices, primarily through pay-as-you-go financing plans.
Over the past six years, BioLite has served as Baobab+’s primary supplier and strategic partner for off-grid solar products. This acquisition strengthens that relationship and will enable Baobab+ to leverage BioLite’s technological expertise and operational strengths, accelerating innovation and sustainable growth in renewable energy solutions across Africa.
About Baobab+
Founded in 2015, Baobab+ is a social enterprise that supports households and entrepreneurs in their energy autonomy through the distribution of solar kits across Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Madagascar. In addition to this primary vocation, Baobab+ offers digital devices for educational and professional purposes. These products benefit from financing facilities to make them accessible to all.
About Baobab
Founded in 2005, Baobab Group is a leading microfinance institution serving over 500,000 SMEs and micro-entrepreneurs through its seven subsidiaries (Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, DRC and Madagascar). It offers a comprehensive range of products including MSME loans, savings solutions, and mobile payments.
About Biolite
BioLite is a social enterprise that develops and distributes off-grid energy products for people living beyond the traditional grid. Serving outdoor and home uses, in both mature and emerging markets, the self-reliant energy company has reached over 14.6 million users with innovative power, lighting, and cooking solutions.