Starsight Energy, a leading power-as-a-service and cooling solutions provider in Africa, is proud to announce the successful implementation of a groundbreaking 1.2MW solar power system for Polysmart Group, a leader in the waste management and recycling industry with operations in Mowe and Ota, Ogun State. This milestone project underscores both organisations’ commitment to accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and building a more sustainable, environmentally responsible future for Nigeria’s industrial sector.

The partnership represents a major step forward in integrating clean energy into large-scale manufacturing and recycling operations. By deploying the solar power system, Polysmart Group will significantly reduce its dependence on conventional power sources, lower operational energy costs, and decrease its overall carbon footprint. The project further reinforces Starsight Energy’s commitment to delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions that empower businesses across Africa to achieve their environmental and operational goals.

At Starsight Energy, driving the transition to clean energy remains central to its mission. Collaborating with Polysmart Group, an organisation leading the global effort to address the waste crisis, aligns with Starsight’s vision of supporting businesses that make a measurable environmental impact through innovation and sustainable practices.

Polysmart has established itself as a leading force in waste collection and recycling through advanced collection systems and digital innovation, including its Switch Recycling App. The company exports high-quality recycled materials globally, including food-grade rPET flakes and resin, as well as non-food-grade LLD, LDPE, and PP materials, serving industries ranging from food and beverage manufacturing to textiles. Through its operations, Polysmart Group continues to promote circular economy principles and eco-conscious industrial development.

The newly installed solar power system will provide Polysmart with a more sustainable and reliable electricity source, enabling the company to improve operational efficiency and make significant progress toward its environmental objectives. With this installation, approximately 35% of the factory’s energy demand will now be met by solar power, marking an important milestone in the company’s sustainability journey and long-term climate strategy.

Speaking on the partnership and achievement, Mohammed Debouk, Deputy Managing Director, Polysmart Group, also 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. This project demonstrates that industrial growth and environmental stewardship can successfully go hand in hand.”

Bukola Badmos, Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer, Starsight Energy, also commented:
“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. 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. Together, we are fostering a more sustainable future within the recycling and manufacturing industry.”

Beyond the immediate environmental benefits, the project highlights the growing role of renewable energy in strengthening industrial resilience across Nigeria. As energy demand continues to rise, partnerships such as this demonstrate how businesses can adopt cleaner technologies while maintaining operational excellence and long-term cost efficiency.

This collaboration marks another important advancement toward renewable energy in Africa and underscores the shared commitment of both organisations to foster sustainable innovation in the commercial and industrial sectors. Starsight Energy remains committed to partnering with forward-thinking companies like Polysmart to accelerate climate action, promote cleaner production practices, and create lasting positive impact for communities and the environment.

About Starsight Energy

The Starsight Energy Africa Group is an Africa-focused pure-play commercial and industrial (“C&I”) renewable energy service provider covering the full scope of C&I projects, from rooftop projects to large-scale corporate Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) backed projects, including power-as-a-service and cooling-as-a-service. It provides carbon reduction, power security and cost savings to blue-chip clients in several key economic sectors, including banking, healthcare, education, manufacturing and data storage. The company’s presence spans three key geographical hubs (Southern, Western and Eastern Africa) with operations in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda. Starsight Energy’s primary objective is to offer complete solar solutions at no upfront cost, enabling its clients to reduce their energy expenses, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce their carbon footprint.

For more information about Starsight Energy and the company’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions, please visit the website at www.starsightenergy.com or email [email protected].

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About Polysmart Group  

Polysmart Packaging Limited started in 2013 as a shopping bag manufacturer and has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading packaging and recycling companies. Over the years, the company expanded into post-consumer plastic collection and recycling, becoming a pioneer in food-grade recycled PET (rPET) processing in Nigeria. Under the leadership of Wasiu Balogun, Polysmart has embraced the circular economy, generating a $15 million annual turnover within its first decade while focusing on transforming plastic waste into sustainable materials.

To further strengthen its impact, the company 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. Beyond environmental sustainability, the expansion will create thousands of jobs and strengthen Nigeria’s green economy.

Through its Switch Recycling App, Polysmart has also advanced financial inclusion by supporting thousands of waste collectors with digital wallets and over ₦2 billion in processed transactions. Overall, the company continues to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic empowerment across Africa’s recycling industry.

For more information about Polysmart Group, please visit the website at www.polysmartgroup.com

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