Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue 2025

AVANI Lesotho Hotel, Maseru, Lesotho

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OnePower Lesotho

Industry & Private Sector

www.1pwrafrica.comMaseru, Lesotho

About

OnePower (1PWR) is a utility-scale renewable power plant developer based in Lesotho with operations expanding to Benin. Founded by MIT alumni, 1PWR specializes in developing both on-grid and off-grid structured finance renewable energy projects, with expertise in constructing solar minigrids that connect underserved rural communities. The company has successfully secured over $13 million in project finance and maintains a pipeline of $65 million in projects across Africa. Through innovative technology solutions, including proprietary solar tracking systems and smart metering, 1PWR aims to become a leading pan-African utility bringing sustainable energy to millions of people without electricity access.

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Energy production (technology)

Solar PVBattery/Energy Storage

Other Areas of Activity

Energy StorageEquipment SupplySmart Metering & Data Collection

Energy Distribution

Utility

Expertise

Project Development & ManagementRenewable Energy TechnologiesEnergy Financing & InvestmentRegulatory Compliance & LegalCapacity Building & TrainingResearch & AcademiaSupply Chain & Construction

Energy Usage

LightingCoolingCommunityConsumptive UsesProductive UsesPower PlantsGrid IntegrationStreetlighting

Energy production (size)

Off-grid Mini-gridGrid-connected Mini-gridGrid-connected Utility Scale

Representatives

Matthew Orosz

CEO

OnePower Lesotho