Media releases
All media releases published by All On this year. You can view all media releases below.

All On, GEAPP Commits $11 million To Support 25 Mini-grid Projects in Nigeria
June 9, 2023
Lagos, Nigeria –Shell funded impact investment company, All On, through its Demand Aggregation for Renewable Technologies (DART) program, has announced its commitment of $11 million to support 25 mini-grid projects in Nigeria.

$80,000 Grant Funding Awarded To Eight Clean-Energy Start-ups From 2022 NCIC/All On Incubation Program
Oct 28, 2022
Lagos – All On, through its venture-building platform the All On Hub, in partnership with the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 edition of the annual incubation program for early-stage renewable energy entrepreneurs. They are: Retile, Let It Cold, Energy Assured, Nutrideen Agriculture Concepts, Danwawo Group, Swift Tranzact, Solaris Greentech Hub and Powerbox Energy Systems.

All On and Mobile Power Limited Sign GBP1million Investment Deal to Expand Deployment of Pay-per-use battery sharing platform in Nigeria
Aug 31, 2022
Lagos – All On, a Shell-funded impact investment company, is pleased to announce a GBP1million investment in Mobile Power Limited, to increase the growth of its Pay-per-use battery sharing platform in Nigeria.

All On and Koolboks Sign a $500k Investment Deal for Deployment of Solar-powered Refrigeration systems in Nigeria
Jun 22, 2022
Lagos – Shell-funded impact investment company, All On is pleased to announce a $500k investment in Koolboks, an innovative refrigeration solutions company that provides affordable cooling services to small businesses and households, with a social impact focus on increasing income and job opportunities for women.

All on and greenage technologies sign $500k investment deal for expansion of a solar equipment manufacturing facility
Jun 16, 2022
Lagos – Shell-funded impact investment company, All On is pleased to announce a $500k investment in Greenage Technologies Power Systems Limited to fund the construction and expansion of its charge controllers and inverters manufacture facility in Enugu State, South Eastern part of Nigeria.

All On and Solstroem Sign Investment Deal To Finance Technology Platform For Carbon Credits
May 16, 2022
Lagos/Copenhagen - All On, a Shell-funded impact investment company focusing on strengthening the off-grid energy markets in Nigeria, is pleased to announce an investment in the Danish Technology Company SOLSTROEM. In doing so, All On matches a previous investment made by Persistent Energy Capital LLC into the company in November 2021.
USADF and All On Launch the 2022 Edition of the Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge
February 21, 2022
Lagos - The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) and All On today announced the official opening of the 2022 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge, which will provide up to US$100,000 in blended finance to each selected enterprise.
All On and USADF Announce 13 Winners Of The $100k 2021 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge
January 21, 2022
Lagos - Today, the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) and All On announced that 13 wholly Nigerian-owned enterprises have emerged as winners of the 2021 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge. The annual Challenge is a multi-year partnership between USADF and All On to identify and scale innovative off-grid solutions to “power up” unserved and underserved areas in Nigeria.

Clean Technology Hub and All On Hub Award $70,000 in Ideation Grants to Top Clean Energy Start Ups
December 16th, 2021
Abuja - Seven Nigerian clean energy start-up ventures will each receive a $10,000 grant award at the end of the 2021 Enterprise Development Program (EDP), having emerged as winners with the most innovative concepts.

All On and Salpha Energy Limited Sign $1m Investment Deal for Solar Home Systems Distribution in Nigeria
November 19th, 2021
Lagos - Shell-funded impact investment company, All On is pleased to announce a $1m investment in Salpha Energy Nigeria to scale the company’s solar home systems distribution business, focused on bottom-of-the-pyramid customers in rural and peri-urban areas across Nigeria including the Niger Delta.

NCIC completes all on hub-sponsored 2021 off grid incubation program
September 28th, 2021
Lagos - The 2021 winners of the annual Nigeria Climate Innovation Center’s (NCIC) Embryo Incubation Program (EIP), sponsored by the All On Hub, were announced today after the Demo Day Pitch event. They are: Dalsman Tech, D’Suon Limited, SiriusX Energy, Think Electric, Vectar Energy, WakaGen, YOWIF and Zimaj Craft Enterprise.

All On and Infibranches Sign a $2m Investment Deal to Drive Growth in the Nigerian Renewable Energy Sector
September 20th, 2021
LAGOS - Shell-funded impact investment company All On is pleased to announce a $2m investment in fintech company, Infibranches Technologies Limited to help bridge the energy distribution gap in underserved rural and peri-urban areas of Nigeria.
All On and ETC Announce The Energy Talent Scholarship For The Niger Delta
August 31st, 2021
- The scholarship is a training program developed to equip graduates living in or indigenes of the Niger Delta for employment opportunities in the renewables sector
- Energy Talent Company will train successful candidates in the competencies they need to start a career in the renewables energy sector

USADF and All On open the 2021 edition of the US$2,000,000 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge
January 15, 2021
Lagos, Nigeria - The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) and All On today announced the official opening of the 2021 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge, which will provide up to $100,000 in blended finance per enterprise for successful applicants.
All On and USADF Announce Nine Finalists for the $100k 2020 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge
January 12, 2021
Lagos, Nigeria - The US African Development Foundation (USADF) and All On today announced that nine wholly African-owned enterprises have emerged as finalists for the 2020 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge.

Oolu, a West Africa-based Solar Pay-As-You-Go Distributor, raises $8.5 million in Series B round with RP Global as lead investor, All On and Persistent Energy, among others.
December 14, 2020
Dakar, Senegal – Oolu, a leading solar distributor in West Africa, has closed a $8.5 million Series B investment round led by independent renewable energy developer RP Global. Additional participating investors included Persistent Energy Capital, Shell-seeded impact investor All On, Gaia Impact Fund, and DPI Energy Ventures.
Seven Nigerian Renewable Energy Start-Ups Awarded $10,000 Development Grant
November 23, 2020
Lagos - Seven renewable energy start-ups who have all demonstrated excellence in innovation will each be awarded $10,000 at the end of the Clean Technology Incubation and Acceleration Foundation (CTIAF) incubation program sponsored by Shell-funded impact investing firm, All On.
NXT Grid Receives Funding from Nigerian Impact Investor All On for Mini-Grid Innovation
October 02, 2020
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - NXT Grid BV, a solar mini-grid rental company, with a focus on online automation and standardisation to empower local mini-grid developers in Sub-Saharan Africa (“SSA”), has secured an investment from All On, a Nigerian impact investing firm seeded by Shell.
Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre Completes All On Hub-Sponsored 2020 Embryo Incubation Program
August 17, 2020
Lagos - The winners of the 2020 edition of the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre’s (NCIC) Embryo Incubation Program, sponsored by the All On Hub, were announced today on the Power Solutions Radio Show on Nigeria Info FM in Lagos and online. They are: Afrinet Power, Bin Energy, Climate Innovation Motors, Homefort Energy, MySolarBid, Quadcycle Nigeria, Sollef and Quadloop.
Renewvia Receives $1.2 Million Commitment From All On To Electrify Communities In The Niger Delta
Jun 02, 2020
Lagos - Renewvia Energy Corporation, a global solar developer, and All On, a Nigerian off-grid impact investor, today announced a partnership to electrify rural communities unserved by conventional utilities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The agreement includes a commitment of $1.2 million from All On to enable Renewvia to develop and operate solar minigrids to bring clean energy, and ultimately spur economic development in the region.
All On-Funded COVID-19 Solar Relief Fund Supported Installations Completed Across Nigeria
Jun 01, 2020
Shell-funded impact investment company, All On is pleased to announce the completion of phase 1 of nationwide solar installations at emergency health facilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic response.
All On and USADF shortlist 22 businesses for the 2020 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge
May 21, 2020
Lagos - Shell funded Nigerian impact investor All On is pleased to announce that 22 wholly Nigerian owned enterprises have been shortlisted for the 2020 USADF – All On Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge.
All On Funded GVE Solar Installation Completed at Eleme Hospital Isolation Facility
Apr 23, 2020
Lagos - Shell funded All On is pleased to announce the completion of a 9.6Kw solar and 30kWh battery storage solution at the Rivers State COVID-19 Isolation Facility located at the Eleme General Hospital, Ogale Nchia, Rivers State.
Nigerian Impact Investor All On Announces Moratorium on Loan Interest Payments
Apr 15, 2020
Lagos, Nigeria. Nigerian off-grid impact energy investment company, All On, today announced a postponement of all Q2 2020 interest payments on current interest-bearing investments. This decision was taken in recognition of the continued economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and in line with the company’s mandate to accelerate the growth of the off-grid energy sector in Nigeria.
All On announces N180 million COVID-19 Solar Relief Fund to power emergency health care in Nigeria
Mar 31, 2020
Lagos, Nigeria. Nigerian off-grid energy impact investing company All On, seeded by Shell, today announced N180 million in assistance to renewable energy companies, Auxano, Arnergy, GVE and Lumos to provide solar power for emergency health centers in support of the response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The four companies, all investees of All On, have been selected based on their immediate preparedness to respond with products, inventory, technical capabilities and their efficient delivery track record.

USADF and All On Open the 2020 Edition of the US$100,000 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge
15/01/2020
Lagos, Nigeria. The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) and All On have officially opened the application window for the 2020 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge, which will provide up to $100,000 in blended finance per enterprise for successful applicants. The 2020 application window opens on January 15 and closes on February 29, 2020. The Rockefeller Foundation is also providing funding support for the 2020 edition of the program.

All On and The Bank of Industry (BOI) Announce the Establishment of the Niger Delta Off Grid Energy Fund
The fund will provide local currency debt financing to facilitate the deployment of energy solutions by access-to-energy companies in the Niger Delta at 10% interest rate per annum (with a one-year moratorium) and tenor of up to seven years.

USADF, All On Open 2019 $100,000 Off Grid Energy Challenge for Nigeria
The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) and All On have officially opened the application window for the 2019 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge, which will provide up to $100,000 in blended finance per enterprise for the successful applicants.

All On Partners the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center on the Climate Launchpad Global Idea Incubation Launch
The Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC) is pleased to announce a grant funding partnership with All On to support the 2018-2019 Climate Launchpad winning teams’ incubation; the NCIC’s inaugural incubation program.

ALL ON PARTNERS WITH AFDB, NDF, GEF AND CIC TO LAUNCH A $58 MILLION CAPITAL OFF-GRID ENERGY ACCESS FUND (OGEF)
2018-11-13
Nigerian off-grid energy investment company, All On, has announced its partnership with African Development Bank (AfDB); the Nordic Development Fund (NDF); Global Environment Facility (GEF); and Calvert Impact Capital (CIC) towards a $58 million capital first close for the Off-Grid Energy Fund (OGEF).

All On and USADF Announce the Winners of The 2018 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge
17/10/2018
The winners of the 2018 joint All On - United States African Development Foundation (USADF) Off-Grid Energy Challenge were announced today at the Nigerian Off-Grid Energy & Innovators Summit 2018 held at the All On Office in Ikoyi, Lagos