A major renewable energy initiative between Daystar Power Group and Nestlé has reached a significant milestone, with the installation of 6.884 megawatts of solar power capacity across four manufacturing facilities in West Africa.
The solar projects, located in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Senegal, are now fully operational and are expected to support cleaner industrial production, strengthen energy resilience and reduce carbon emissions across Nestlé’s regional operations.
According to Daystar Power Group, the installations span two Nestlé factories in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, one manufacturing facility in Tema, Ghana, and another in Dakar, Senegal. Together, the projects bring the total solar generation capacity installed under the partnership to nearly seven megawatts.
The development highlights the growing adoption of renewable energy solutions by multinational manufacturers operating across Africa, where businesses are increasingly seeking reliable and sustainable alternatives to traditional power sources.
Daystar Power Group Chief Executive Officer, Yischai Beinisch, described the achievement as an important step in the company's long-term collaboration with Nestlé.
“Nearly 7 megawatts across four Nestlé facilities is a number we are proud of,” Beinisch said.
The company disclosed that the largest share of the installed capacity is located in Côte d’Ivoire, where 3,447 kilowatts-peak (kWp) of solar power has been deployed across two facilities in Abidjan.
In Ghana, Nestlé's factory in Tema received a 2,547kWp solar installation, while the company's facility in Dakar, Senegal, is now powered in part by an 890kWp solar energy system.
Combined, the installations are expected to contribute significantly to reducing reliance on conventional electricity sources while helping Nestlé advance its environmental targets across the region.
Daystar said the systems were specifically designed to improve energy security for manufacturing operations while lowering greenhouse gas emissions and supporting Nestlé’s broader sustainability agenda.
The investment forms part of Nestlé's ongoing efforts to integrate renewable energy into its production network and reduce the environmental impact of its operations.
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| CEO, Nestle Central and West Africa Region, Samer Chedid |
“This investment reflects our commitment to building a business that not only grows but does so responsibly. By advancing solar energy projects in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal, we are embedding sustainability into our growth, reinforcing our role as a force for good, creating long-term value for communities, and ensuring that our footprint actively contributes to a cleaner, more resilient future,” Chedid said.
The solar rollout comes at a time when companies across Africa are accelerating investments in renewable energy to manage rising energy costs, improve operational efficiency and meet increasingly ambitious climate commitments.
For manufacturers, solar energy is becoming an increasingly attractive solution due to its ability to provide predictable electricity costs while reducing dependence on national grids and fossil-fuel-based generation.
Daystar Power Group has emerged as one of the leading providers of solar hybrid energy solutions in West Africa, serving commercial and industrial clients across multiple sectors.
The company currently operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Togo, where it develops and manages solar power systems designed to help businesses lower energy costs and reduce emissions.
The latest installations further strengthen Daystar's position in the region's growing renewable energy market while underscoring Nestlé's commitment to embedding sustainability into its operations and long-term growth strategy across Africa.