Sadiya Faruk

Senegalese renewable energy innovator leading Africa's solar revolution

Sadiya Faruk's Solar Mission

Founder of SolarWave Africa, Sadiya Faruk has transformed rural electrification in Senegal since 2020. Her company has:

• Deployed 5,000+ solar home systems
• Powered 200+ villages previously without electricity
• Created 300+ green jobs for local technicians

Innovative Financing Models

Her GreenBiz article detailed her groundbreaking pay-as-you-go model that:

• Makes solar access affordable for low-income families
• Uses blockchain for transparent energy payments
• Reduces carbon emissions by 25,000 tons annually

Global Impact

In 2022, her work was featured at the Africa Climate Alliance Summit, where she presented a replicable model now adopted in 7 African countries. The NRDC recognizes her as a key player in Africa's clean energy transition.