Starsight Energy, a leading power-as-a-service and cooling solutions provider in Africa, has successfully delivered a 1.2MW solar power system for Polysmart Group, a prominent waste management and recycling company operating in Mowe and Ota, Ogun State. This milestone project highlights the commitment of both organizations to accelerating renewable energy adoption and fostering a sustainable industrial future in Nigeria.
Partnership for Clean Energy
The partnership represents a major advancement in integrating clean energy into large-scale manufacturing and recycling operations. By deploying the solar system, Polysmart Group will significantly cut its reliance on conventional power sources, lower operational energy costs, and reduce its carbon footprint. This project reinforces Starsight Energy's dedication to delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions that empower African businesses to meet their environmental and operational goals.
Environmental Impact
The newly installed solar system will provide Polysmart with a more sustainable and reliable electricity source, improving operational efficiency and advancing environmental objectives. Approximately 35% of the factory's energy demand will now be met by solar power, marking a crucial step in the company's sustainability journey and long-term climate strategy. Bukola Badmos, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Starsight Energy, stated, "We expect to cut down carbon emissions by around 13,000 tonnes; a significant change that will positively affect both our organisations and the environment."
Statements from Leaders
Mohammed Debouk, Deputy Managing Director of Polysmart Group, commented, "At Polysmart Group, sustainability is not just a corporate responsibility; it is central to our long-term industrial vision. Our partnership with Starsight Energy represents a significant milestone in integrating renewable energy into Nigeria’s recycling and manufacturing sector. By powering a substantial part of our operations through solar energy, we are reinforcing our commitment to circular economy principles, reducing our environmental footprint, and building a more resilient and globally competitive business."
Bukola Badmos added, "At Starsight Energy, we believe collaboration is key to achieving impactful change. Working with Polysmart reflects our commitment to empowering commercial and industrial businesses through renewable energy solutions. Together, we are fostering a more sustainable future within the recycling and manufacturing industry."
About Polysmart Group
Polysmart Packaging Limited began in 2013 as a shopping bag manufacturer and has evolved into one of Nigeria's leading packaging and recycling companies. It expanded into post-consumer plastic collection and recycling, pioneering food-grade recycled PET processing in Nigeria. Under Wasiu Balogun's leadership, the company embraces the circular economy, generating $15 million in annual turnover within its first decade. It announced a $60 million investment to build Nigeria's largest plastic recycling facility, expected to process 100,000 tons of plastics annually by June 2026 and recover over 5.5 billion PET bottles yearly. Through its Switch Recycling App, Polysmart has advanced financial inclusion, supporting thousands of waste collectors with digital wallets and processing over ₦2 billion in transactions.
About Starsight Energy
Starsight Energy Africa Group is an Africa-focused commercial and industrial renewable energy service provider, covering projects from rooftop installations to large-scale corporate Power Purchase Agreement backed initiatives. It provides carbon reduction, power security, and cost savings to blue-chip clients in banking, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and data storage. The company operates in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its primary objective is to offer complete solar solutions at no upfront cost, enabling clients to reduce energy expenses, enhance efficiency, and lower carbon footprints.
Broader Implications
This collaboration underscores the growing role of renewable energy in strengthening industrial resilience across Nigeria. As energy demand rises, partnerships like this demonstrate how businesses can adopt cleaner technologies while maintaining operational excellence and cost efficiency. Starsight Energy remains committed to partnering with forward-thinking companies to accelerate climate action, promote cleaner production, and create lasting positive impact.
