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bPOWERd, a South African clean energy startup, has expanded into Nigeria, launching a solar battery rental service in Lagos, targeting homes and small businesses hit by rising fuel and electricity costs.
The startup is launching the service across seven sites in Lagos in partnership with Mobil service stations, which will serve as battery swapping and charging hubs at their fuel and vehicle services retail outlets.
bPOWERd’s entry comes as Nigeria’s solar energy market expands amid unstable electricity supply and rising energy costs.
According to the Africa Solar Outlook 2026 report, solar accounts for 1.5% of Nigeria’s overall energy mix. bPOWERd positions itself in this growing market by offering portable solar-charged batteries that users can rent daily.
