Clean energy tech startup, bPOWERd, has expanded into Nigeria to offer solar solutions to businesses and homes for as low as N1,500 per day.
The startup has established operational presence across seven initial sites in Lagos, Nigeria, in partnership with 11 Plc, which now operates the country’s famous Mobil service stations.
According to a statement, the bp-developed startup is utilising these locations to deliver its solar-powered battery rental “business-in-a-box” infrastructure.
It comes at a time when Nigeria continues to face a significant energy access deficit. According to the World Bank data on global energy access deficits, 43 per cent of the population lacks grid access.
According to the company, powering a small, entry-level generator (0.9 kVA to 1.2 kVA) costs Nigerians an average of N10,000 daily, but a bPOWERd battery delivers up to 12 hours of power for just N3,000, a 70 per cent cost reduction.
bPOWERd offers an on-demand, solar-powered battery rental model for urban households and small business owners. Portable, solar-charged batteries are available to rent with a refundable N15,000 deposit. Daily rates are small battery (300Wh): From N1,500 per day, with larger battery (1,000Wh): From N3,000 per day.
These units power essential appliances like lighting, TVs, fans, refrigerators, and small business equipment.
The Nigeria expansion will seek to replicate the first phase, which was launched in South Africa in 2025, where it claimed it facilitated 125,000 rentals in its first 12 months of operations.
According to the Managing Director at bPOWERd, Mr Jonathan Lule, “Small businesses sit at the centre of everyday economic activity, yet many continue to operate against the backdrop of unstable and expensive power. At a time of continued grid instability, bPOWERd is helping households and small and medium-sized enterprises access dependable pay-per-use power they can rely on”.
On his part, Mr Oluwole Ogidan, Head bp Global West Africa, said, “Our focus is on delivering diversified energy solutions that are affordable, resilient, and adaptable to how people live and work. Beyond expanding access to reliable power, this rollout also supports the growth of a local green workforce through on-site sales roles and partnerships with Nigerian solar technicians.”
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