Nationality: Mozambique
Marta Luísa Nhanombe is a Mozambican entrepreneur and energy professional with a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Science and Technology and over six years of experience in the energy sector. She is the Founder and Managing Director of SolarGas Energy, a company promoting access to clean and affordable energy in Mozambique through fuel-efficient improved cookstoves and biogas solutions.
Since 2022, SolarGas Energy has sold over 3,000 improved cookstoves and installed more than 50 biodigester systems, reaching over 18,000 people. The company transforms organic waste into biogas, expanding access to clean energy and helping reduce the consumption of firewood and charcoal. It also produces biofertiliser to support the adoption of more sustainable agricultural practices.
Marta is committed to promoting women’s economic participation, climate action and locally driven solutions that contribute to sustainable development. Her entrepreneurial journey includes programmes such as the Tony Elumelu Foundation and WE4A, and she was recognised through the TotalEnergies Startup of the Year 2024 programme.