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To enable as many Africans as possible to benefit from a clean, reliable, and accessible source of energy.

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March 31, 2026

AXIAN ENERGY REACHES FINANCIAL CLOSE FOR THE NEA KOLDA SOLAR POWER PLANT WITH BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) IN SENEGAL

AXIAN Energy, a pan-African renewable energy leader, announces the financial close of the NEA Kolda photovoltaic power plant in the Casamance region of Senegal, following the start of construction in May 2025 using the company’s own funds

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October 16, 2025

AXIAN Energy strengthens its footprint in Africa with the acquisition of a 54 MWp solar plant in Zambia

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October 09, 2025

AFRICA VIA, INFRACO AFRICA ET AXIAN ENERGY LANCENT OFFICIELLEMENT LE PROJET KONG SOLAIRE

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August 22, 2025

AXIAN ENERGY AND SIKA CAPITAL ANNOUNCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF 4 SOLAR POWER PLANTS IN BENIN

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AXIAN Energy

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MALI ZAMBIA IVORY C O AST M OZAMBIQUE SENEGAL BURKINA F ASO BENIN MA DA GASCAR M A URITIUS R W AN D A SIERRA LEONE COUNTRIES WITH OPER A TIONS IN DEVELOPMENT Our 2030 objective OUR PRESENCE of installed r enewable power 2GW KEN Y A T ANZANIA
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OUR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

AXIAN Energy regroups 6 subsidiaries

Renewable
Energy

We innovate to provide clean, sustainable, and accessible energy solutions.

Energy
Transition

We reinvent ourselves to promote the use of more environmentally friendly energy sources.

POSITIVE IMPACT &
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT

Positive impact is at the heart of AXIAN Energy‘s operational strategy. Our activities are carried out responsibly in order to transform the daily lives of African populations.
We are taking concrete action to meet socio-economic and environmental objectives by helping to achieve the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
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Social impact

True to its commitment, AXIAN Energy places human and economic impact at the heart of its projects
740
NEA Kolda
XOF 2 billion invested in a CSR program benefiting vulnerable communities in Casamance.
200 local jobs created for the construction and operation of the solar plant

Environmental impact

65 000 tonnes/an
CO2 emissions avoided by AXIAN Energy green thanks to the Ambatolamp power plant
A B- score in the 2025 CDP Disclosure
AXIAN Energy Green improved its CDP Climate score reaching the Management Level
SBTI AXIAN Energy Green
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated AXIAN Energy Green’s near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets.

Rural electrification

186
Villages electrified in Madagascar and Mali through a groundbreaking and sustainable mini-grid model.
200 000
People in remote areas with access to electricity.
19 200
Jobs made possible through access to electricity

HSSES Policies

AXIAN Energy is committed to continuously evaluating, assessing and improving its technologies, processes, services and practices in order to guarantee the safety of its facilities and the protection of its employees at all times, and to comply with environmental standards within the scope of its operations..
Consult our HSSES policy (Doc PDF)
Social impact
Environmental impact
Rural electrification
HSSES Policies
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Action

  • Accelerating Africa’s energy transition by developing renewable solutions
  • Compliance with IFC and EHS standards with regard to environmental, social, health, safety and biodiversity aspects.

Achievements

  • 65,000 tons of CO2 avoided by 2023 thanks to the Ambatolampy solar power plant
  • Major player in solar energy production in Madagascar (NEA Ambatolampy, the largest solar farm in the Indian Ocean).

INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT 

Action

  • Integrating a sustainable business model into our core activities
  • Deploying innovative solutions to support our customers and various stakeholders
  • Working with sustainable entities to contribute to the country’s investment and competitiveness

Achievements

  • Partnership with NGOs to deploy solar energy systems
  • WeLight is the first B-CORP certified company in Madagascar

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SKILLS

Action

  • Supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem: encouraging legal formalization and improvements in social coverage
  • The entity participates in local job creation, respecting the principle of equity and parity.
  • The entity develops skills and leadership within the company.

Achievements

  • ISO 45 001 certification for health and safety management systems
  •  6,150 businesses powered by electricity. 19,200 jobs made possible through access to electricity

POPULATION AND INCLUSION

Action

  • The entity provides access to essential goods and services
  • Assessing our impact on low-income or isolated populations and implementing social actions
  • Adapting our offers or programs to low-income populations

Achievements

  • Provision of an adapted electrification system for 140 villages in Africa
  • 740 direct jobs generated by the activities of the Energy division in 2023
  • 200,000 people connected in rural areas
ENVIRONMENT
AND
CLIMATE
INNOVATION
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INVESTMENT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
AND
SKILLS
POPULATION
AND
INCLUSION
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AXIAN Energy
leadership team

A team of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in Africa and in the development of energy projects

Benjamin Memmi

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Formerly CEO of Jovena, he is now leading AXIAN Energy in its ambition to become a key player in Africa’s energy transition.

He has successfully overseen the development of several impactful projects across the continent, including NEA Kolda in Senegal and NEA Ambatolampy in Madagascar

Email : [email protected]

Romiald Noussi

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

A seasoned operations manager, he brings expertise in engineering, industrial automation, controls, HSE (health, safety and environment) and risk management.

He has managed 40 sites, supervised 509 employees, coordinated 250 subcontractors, and managed 1,150 MW of leased capacity.

Email : [email protected]

Laurent Roineau

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

He has implemented several ESCO projects as Group Technology Manager at Camusat.

He launched the very first TowerCo in Madagascar and has managed several projects in the energy sector.

Email : [email protected]

Nicolas Delaunay

CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

As M&A Project Manager at Scatec, Nordfund and SN Power, he led large-scale investments.

He has completed several deals in the renewable energy sector across emerging markets.

Email : [email protected]

Vincent Viallard

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

He plays a key role in the success of several high-impact projects across the continent.

Leveraging his expertise, he supports each initiative to ensure its viability and long-term success.

Email : [email protected]

Véronique Perdigon

SECRETARY GENERAL

She leads the coordination of the company’s strategic activities, ensuring their alignment and contribution to overall objectives.

As a board member of WeLight, she has contributed to the development of a sustainable business model for mini-grids.

Email :  [email protected]

Mairamou Haman Adji

IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER

With over five years of experience in ESG and energy, she leads AXIAN Energy’s ESG and climate strategy and oversees the environmental and social management of solar and hydropower projects, ensuring compliance and securing financing from development institutions.

Email: [email protected]

Ngone Tall

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA

She is a seasoned expert in energy and infrastructure project development, with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of the public and private sectors in West and Central Africa.

She leads the strategy and implementation of large-scale solar projects, such as the NEA Kolda solar power plant, as well as initiatives in Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Cameroon, and beyond.

Email :  [email protected]

Altaz Kassam

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA

A recognized expert in renewable energy project development in Africa, with strong experience in project financing, transaction structuring, and business development.

Formerly Director of African Development at JCM Solar Capital, he led the structuring and negotiation of utility-scale solar, hybrid, and wind projects totaling over 500 MW under development across East and Southern Africa.

Email : [email protected]

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Interview with
Benjamin Memmi

Mission 300 : A Commitment to Universal Energy Access in Africa

In this video, Benjamin Memmi, CEO of AXIAN Energy, reaffirms that universal energy access in Africa is a sacred mission.

Through the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to connect 300 million people by 2030, he highlights the scale of the challenge and calls for more responsive and ambitious policies to accelerate the development of energy projects

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