Our mission is to provide reliable, life-saving solar energy to underserved communities across Africa. We aim to eliminate darkness in clinics, schools, and homes—ensuring mothers give birth safely, children learn without barriers, and families gain access to opportunity through clean, sustainable light.
We envision a future where no mother gives birth in darkness, no child loses educational opportunities when the sun sets, and no community is left behind. A world where clean solar energy brings safety, dignity, hope, and independence to every home and institution.
In many African communities, children study in schools with no electricity. When the sun sets, classrooms turn pitch black, and learning stops. Solar-powered lighting brings hope, allowing students—especially girls—to study safely after dark. Beyond education, solar energy empowers small businesses, improves community security, reduces toxic fuel reliance, and lowers energy costs for struggling families.
This mission is built on a simple truth: light creates opportunity.
NextGen Solar Inc. is a humanitarian-focused solar energy organization dedicated to building safer, brighter, and sustainable communities across Africa. Through renewable energy solutions, we empower clinics, schools, small businesses, and families with clean, life-changing light. We believe in long-term empowerment—not temporary aid—and work closely with local communities to ensure every installed system delivers lasting impact.
NextGen Solar Inc. is led by experienced professionals in global health, renewable energy, and humanitarian logistics.Our team has led successful energy and health programs in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and
Southeast Asia.The core team includes:
Madorah Sesay is an Energy Fellow with the U.S. Department of Energy, where she leads the Community Energy Advisors Initiative to reduce energy burdens in underserved communities by promoting solar adoption, battery storage, electrification, and energy efficiency. She brings extensive experience in program management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven energy assessments, leveraging federal tools such as DOE’s LEAD Map and the Climate & Economic Justice Screening Tool to identify high-energy-burden areas and design targeted solutions. In addition to her energy work, she has a strong background in public health, having served as a consultant and data manager for government agencies and nonprofits, where she developed training programs, managed epidemiologic data, and advanced equity-focused health initiatives. This interdisciplinary expertise spanning energy, sustainability, and health enables her to integrate equity and innovation into clean energy programs. She holds a M.Sc. in Global Health Policy and Management with Concentration in Economics and Data Analytics, which informs her holistic approach to community well-being and resource management. As a board member of NextGen Solar Inc, she is committed to advancing the organization’s mission of accelerating solar adoption and expanding equitable access to clean energy technologies in Africa.
Stephen McDaniel brings 12 years of electronic technology and 25+ years of broadband and network engineering experience with companies such as; GTEC, Level 3, US West Long Distance, Lucent Technologies, IBM, WildBlue/ViaSat, and Spectrum/Charter Communications. A cultured Sr. Network Engineer in the Telecommunications industry with a passion for responding, restoring and resolving of Network challenges. I supported data requests from 4 dBs using Oracle SQL Developer by writing custom queries against these data bases. Demonstrated excellent customer support, fact-finding, dumps, logs, traces, QoS, PNNI, IMA, PVC/VCC implementation, Client/Server/network/hardware/Software configuration and troubleshooting skill set. Multi-tasking experience with Start-up and Fortune 500 Companies.
Todd Wilson serves as a Board Member and brings more than 20 years of experience in broadband infrastructure, network engineering, and large-scale communications systems. Through his consulting firm, Auraphia Global LLC, he has worked across complex infrastructure environments, advising organizations on network architecture, system resilience, and long-term infrastructure strategy. His background in critical infrastructure and systems design provides a valuable perspective as NextGen Solar works to expand sustainable energy access in underserved communities. Todd’s experience with large-scale technology systems helps support the organization’s efforts to deploy reliable solar-powered lighting and energy solutions for schools, healthcare facilities, and community spaces where dependable electricity can directly improve safety, education, and medical care. As a member of the board, Todd contributes both technical insight and strategic perspective, helping guide initiatives that combine practical infrastructure solutions with meaningful social impact.
Mulbah Dolley is a seasoned Network Engineer with over a decade of experience in the telecommunications industry. A passionate advocate for expanding access to clean, renewable energy in underserved communities, Mulbah brings a unique combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and community-driven purpose to NextGen Solar. With a strong background in telecommunications infrastructure, Mulbah previously held key engineering roles at Comcast, where they contributed to major network upgrades supporting more than 30 million subscribers. Their work included helping transition the network to Mid-Split architecture and ensuring that every COAM device connected to the network met strict certification standards. This experience in large-scale network systems and infrastructure brings valuable technical insight to NextGen Solar’s mission of developing accessible solar solutions. Mulbah joined NextGen Solar with a firm belief that access to reliable electricity and clean renewable energy should not be a privilege but a fundamental resource available to all communities. From early life experiences to professional achievements, their commitment to expanding energy access for underserved communities and schools continues to drive their work and advocacy. Outside of their professional and board responsibilities, Mulbah enjoys spending time with family and staying active in the community through soccer—both playing and refereeing local games. They are also passionate about youth mentorship and regularly volunteer their time tutoring students after school at their local Boys & Girls Club. Mulbah Dolley is always eager to connect and share more about the work and vision of NextGen Solar. You can connect with them on LinkedIn at Mulbah Dolley.
Tidiani brings 7 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. Entrepreneur and Professional International Business, Trade and Commerce. Airplane Modifications and Integration. Experience in Wireless, DOCSIS, CMTS, FDX, HFC, RF, EPON, GPON, Renewable energy systems, Power systems. Embedded systems, Digital Hardware design, Control systems, Hardware software interface, Logic design, Energy conversations, Advanced Electronics, Networking, Video Integration engineering, Test engineering, Circuit analysis, Optimization techniques.