ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025

8–10 Apr 2025 | Kampala, Uganda

Alexandre CASTEL

CCO WeLight Africa

WeLight

Antananarivo, Madagascar

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Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at WeLight Africa, with extensive expertise in rural electrification and sustainable energy solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

My organisation

WeLight

WeLight

Industry & Private Sector

Antananarivo, Madagascar

WeLight, founded in 2018 by Axian, Sagemcom, and Norfond, is a pioneering company dedicated to promoting energy inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa. Active in Madagascar and Mali, with expansion underway in Nigeria and the DRC, WeLight operates 186 mini-grids that provide electricity to over 250,000 people.
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About me

With over 13 years of experience in the energy sector, I have focused on developing innovative solutions to provide electricity access in remote areas of Africa. As the CCO of WeLight Africa, I lead efforts to expand and optimize our mini-grid operations in Madagascar and Mali, successfully operating over 186 villages, electrifying 200.000+ people.

My academic background includes a Master’s in Sustainability and Social Innovation from HEC Paris and an engineering degree from Institut Mines Telecom Nord Europe. This, combined with my entrepreneurial journey, has driven my dedication to transforming the energy landscape in remote African regions.

My organisation

WeLight, founded in 2018 by Axian, Sagemcom, and Norfond, is a pioneering company dedicated to promoting energy inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa. Active in Madagascar and Mali, with expansion underway in Nigeria and the DRC, WeLight operates 186 mini-grids that provide electricity to over 250,000 people.

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Industry & Private Sector