Our mission
Providing reliable solar energy and solar-as-a-service for Africa
Molecules Africa is pioneering community driven energy as a service to make reliable and affordable clean power available throughout Africa. We aim to change the energy and solar marketplaces to deliver low cost, low carbon, low risk solutions for utilities, businesses and public institutions. Molecules Africa is a reliable independent power producer, project developer and asset manager of photovoltaic plants.
Discovering value from waste materials – only more advanced
Molecules Africa is the distribution and service partner of ADAR technologies in Southern Africa.
The technology provides solutions for some of the world’s greatest challenges.
It dehydrates, pulverizes, and sanitizes nearly any material in a millisecond, without the use of heat, harmful chemicals, or fossil fuels.
ADAR offers unprecedented efficiency, requiring up to 75% less energy compared to conventional drying methods.
Redifining the world of material processing – to avoid food and environmental waste
Despite chronic malnutriciion, Africa throws away almost 40% of the food it produces. Molecules Africa enables the processing of valuable by-products, expiring products or food waste using ADAR. The materials are dried, pulverized, and sanitized to produce bio-friendly animal feed or nutrient-rich additives (fibers, vitamins, proteins, fats, calcium, etc.), creating new market opportunities.
The technology can also process manure, sludge and other organic waste, supporting resource recovery across agriculture and environmental management.
Driving the resource revolution in Africa – only in partnership
At Molecules Africa, we recognize the power of collaboration in driving impactful change. We work closely with local communities, businesses, governments, and global partners to develop and operate projects that turn waste materials into sustainable products and clean energy. By combining our technological expertise with our partners’ resources and knowledge, we create scalable solutions that deliver economic and environmental value.
Daniel Baron
Operations and Technology
Dan's story is one of continuous innovation, strategic growth, and a deep understanding of diverse markets. He has decades of experience in the food & beverage industry with specialization in process & technical improvements, construction management and plant design, layout, management, marketing and sales. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for building successful businesses continue to inspire.
Sven Ische
Managing Director
20+ years of experience in managing international projects, building businesses, innovate using technology and enable sustainable development. Deep understanding of renewable energy projects and technologies. Sven has a strong interest in sustainable and inclusive development, for example enabling digital participation of currently unconnected people.
Werner Wirth
Business Development & Managing Director Southern Africa
A keen Entrepreneur and business developer, Werner has founded and successfully managed various businesses in the property development, construction, agricultural, IT and renewable energy sector. One of his greatest achievements was being awarded the Best Mix Use development in South Africa by the International Property Awards in 2019 for the multi-billion Rand Nooitgedacht Village Property Development situated in his hometown of Stellenbosch. Werner has always had a keen interest in social upliftment, and in 2012 spearheaded a social housing project in collaboration with the local authorities which resulted in 99 previously disadvantaged families receiving first-time ownership of their own houses.