First Runner-up

Valentine Nnamani

Valentine Nnamani is the founder of OneGrid Energies, a Nigeria-based business that manufactures a low-cost rechargeable lantern using locally sourced recycled materials. The challenge of completing important tasks like homework in poor lighting and the financial burden of consistently replacing lighting solutions are some of the reasons for his going into solar energy. Valentine's pitch focused on promoting clean energy usage in rural communities and addressing inconsistent power supply by leveraging solar lamps.