Nigerian clean energy firm Salpha Energy has secured $1.3 million in funding from All On, the impact investment company backed by Shell. The deal is expected to help the female-led startup expand its solar assembly capacity and bring affordable, off-grid electricity to more underserved communities across the country.

The Lagos-based company runs a solar home systems assembly plant that is led by women, one of the few Sub-Saharan African businesses to do so. By assembling products locally, Salpha is able to maintain greater control over product quality and design, while also generating employment within Nigeria.

The fresh investment will allow Salpha to scale its operations, broaden its solar product line, and enhance its existing assembly facilities. Its solar energy systems currently range from 150Wp to 100kWp and include battery storage as well as smart inverters. These solutions have already impacted over two million people.

Looking ahead, the company plans to target even more households and small businesses, especially in areas with limited access to reliable power. According to Salpha, the goal is not only to deliver electricity but to improve livelihoods in communities with little or no connection to the national grid.

Founder and CEO Sandra Chukwudozie also emphasized by highlighting that locally designed and assembled energy solutions are not merely about illuminating homes and businesses but they are a means of enhancing productivity and restoring a sense of dignity to millions of Africans living off the grid.

Commenting on the deal, All On CEO Caroline Eboumbou said the investment was made in local currency to address exchange rate challenges that often affect clean energy projects in Nigeria. She also noted the importance of Salpha’s manufacturing model and the leadership role it plays as a female-led clean tech company.

Salpha’s decision to assemble products domestically sets it apart in a sector largely dependent on imports. With All On’s support, the company aims to scale up while continuing to prioritise local development and inclusion.