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Power Africa
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powerafricanow.com
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Private
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2013
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Power Africa is a privately-held, full-service energy company founded in 2013 in Santiago, Chile. Led by founder Fese Epie, it operates with a 1–10 person team following a single 2014 Start-Up Chile accelerator grant of $40,000.

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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersSantiago, Chile
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Santiago
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Chile
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Latin America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
energy services, power solutions, energy consulting, energy infrastructure, energy management
Industry1 code
1Utility-Scale Power Generation Asset Management
CodeEUAEAMAAPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Electric Power Generation22111
  • Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution2211
SIC code1 code
  • Electric Services4911
Product category
Energy Services
Social media profiles2 records
Cost components2 values
Personnel, Operations
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Power Africa is a full-service energy company that provides energy-related products and services. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, operating with a small team of 1-10 employees. No further details on specific service lines, customer segments, or technical capabilities are documented in the source content.

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Product and service1 record
1Full-Service Energy Solutions
CategoryEnergy Services
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Peers5 records
1Wärtsilä Energy
TypeOthers
Description

Provider of engine-based power plants, energy storage, and lifecycle services for flexible baseload and grid balancing applications, with significant African footprint. Comparable as a power-generation-focused equipment and services company serving similar end markets.

2Cummins Inc. (Power Generation)
TypeOthers
Description

Global manufacturer of diesel and gas generator sets, power systems, and related services for utility, commercial, and industrial customers. Comparable as an enabling power generation equipment and service provider that often supplies or partners with full-service energy operators like Power Africa.

3Globeleq
TypeDirect peer
Description

Pan-African independent power producer focused on developing, owning, and operating generation assets across multiple African countries. Directly comparable to a "Power Africa" full-service energy company targeting the African electricity market.

4ENGIE Energy Africa
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

ENGIE's Africa-focused business develops and operates renewable and thermal generation, district energy, and energy services across the continent. Comparable as a broad incumbent energy services operator with deep African exposure overlapping Power Africa's "full service" positioning.

5BioTherm Energy
TypeEmerging player
Description

South Africa-based independent power producer developing wind and solar projects across sub-Saharan Africa. Comparable as a smaller, region-specialized power generation developer operating in the same African energy services space.

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Power Africa

Energy Servicespowerafricanow.com

Power Africa is a privately-held, full-service energy company founded in 2013 in Santiago, Chile. Led by founder Fese Epie, it operates with a 1–10 person team following a single 2014 Start-Up Chile accelerator grant of $40,000.

Power Africa firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Power Africa
Website
https://powerafricanow.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2013
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Power Africa is a privately-held, full-service energy company founded in 2013 in Santiago, Chile. Led by founder Fese Epie, it operates with a 1–10 person team following a single 2014 Start-Up Chile accelerator grant of $40,000.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Power Africa industry classification

Industry
Product category
Energy Services
NAICS
Electric Power Generation (22111), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
SIC
Electric Services (4911)
akta.pro primary industry
Utility-Scale Power Generation Asset Management (EUAEAMAA)

Keywords

  • Energy services
  • Power solutions
  • Energy consulting
  • Energy infrastructure
  • Energy management

Where Power Africa is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Santiago
HQ country
Chile
HQ region
Latin America

Markets served

Power Africa business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations

Power Africa product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Power Africa is a full-service energy company that provides energy-related products and services. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, operating with a small team of 1-10 employees. No further details on specific service lines, customer segments, or technical capabilities are documented in the source content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Full-Service Energy Solutions

Companies that use Power Africa

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Power Africa technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
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Power Africa competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Others

  • Wärtsilä Energy: Provider of engine-based power plants, energy storage, and lifecycle services for flexible baseload and grid balancing applications, with significant African footprint. Comparable as a power-generation-focused equipment and services company serving similar end markets.
  • Cummins Inc. (Power Generation): Global manufacturer of diesel and gas generator sets, power systems, and related services for utility, commercial, and industrial customers. Comparable as an enabling power generation equipment and service provider that often supplies or partners with full-service energy operators like Power Africa.

Direct peers

  • Globeleq: Pan-African independent power producer focused on developing, owning, and operating generation assets across multiple African countries. Directly comparable to a "Power Africa" full-service energy company targeting the African electricity market.

Broad incumbents

  • ENGIE Energy Africa: ENGIE's Africa-focused business develops and operates renewable and thermal generation, district energy, and energy services across the continent. Comparable as a broad incumbent energy services operator with deep African exposure overlapping Power Africa's "full service" positioning.

Emerging players

  • BioTherm Energy: South Africa-based independent power producer developing wind and solar projects across sub-Saharan Africa. Comparable as a smaller, region-specialized power generation developer operating in the same African energy services space.

Market position

Customer concentration

Power Africa social profiles

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Power Africa financial estimates

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Power Africa leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Power Africa funding detail

Funding detail

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Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Power Africa M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Power Africa

What does Power Africa do?

Power Africa is a full-service energy company that provides energy-related products and services. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, operating with a small team of 1-10 employees. No further details on specific service lines, customer segments, or technical capabilities are documented in the source content.

When was Power Africa founded?

Power Africa was founded in 2013. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Power Africa based?

Power Africa is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, in the Latin America region.

Who are Power Africa's main competitors?

Others on record are Wärtsilä Energy and Cummins Inc. (Power Generation). Globeleq is listed as a direct peer. ENGIE Energy Africa is listed as a broad incumbent. BioTherm Energy is listed as an emerging player.

Does Power Africa have an API?

No public API is recorded for Power Africa.

What industry is Power Africa in?

Power Africa's product category is Energy Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAMAA, Utility-Scale Power Generation Asset Management. Its NAICS code is 22111 and its SIC code is 4911.

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