Daystar Power, a provider of hybrid solar power solutions for commercial and industrial customers in West Africa, has announced the appointment of Yischai Beinisch as its Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025.
A statement on Monday indicated that Beinisch joined Daystar from the power business in Shell and is taking on his new role in addition to his current position as the General Manager, Emerging Markets Power in Shell.
The new CEO replaced Jasper Graf von Hardenberg.
Daystar Power expressed gratitude to the outgoing Group CEO, Hardenberg, and the outgoing President, Christian Wessels, who founded the firm in 2017, for their contribution in building the business and steering it on a sustainable growth path.
Beinisch said Daystar Power has built a strong foundation as a reliable solar power provider in Africa, and he is excited to work alongside the talented team to deliver on its ambitions.
“I would like to extend my gratitude to Jasper and Christian for their strong support and leadership and wish them all the best in their future,” he said.
Daystar Power, a Shell Group company, is a provider of hybrid solar power solutions for commercial and industrial customers in West Africa.
The company said it operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Togo, where it designs, installs, and manages clean energy systems that help businesses reduce costs, improve reliability, and cut carbon emissions.
