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WiSolar

Transnational solar electricity company in Africa

WiSolar is a transnational solar electricity company in Africa that was founded in 2016 by Nigerian-born entrepreneur Tonye Irims. The company is headquartered in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa, with a presence in Nigeria.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2016Founded¹

Industrysolar industry¹
HeadquartersBronkhorstspruit¹
Websitewisolar.co
Legal formorganization¹

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Wisolar (1) — Photo: Aruna90, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

WiSolar (pronounced wee-solar) is a transnational solar electricity company in Africa that was founded in 2016 by Nigerian-born entrepreneur Tonye Irims. The company is headquartered in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa, with a presence in Nigeria.²

The story

Founded by Tonye Irims in 2016.¹

Leadership

Who has led WiSolar, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderTonye Irims¹

Products and brands

solar energy

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

2016Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataWiSolar on Wikidata
2
WikipediaWiSolar on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsWiSolar photo by Aruna90, CC BY-SA 4.0