- The BattLit solar energy initiative provides affordable, clean power to off-grid communities while creating green jobs for women and youth.
- Through the BattLit solar energy initiative, GreenPower SHS aims to transform rural electrification and accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition.
A new chapter in Nigeria’s mission to end energy poverty and tackle climate change has officially begun in Ekiti State. GreenPower SHS Ltd, a leading solar energy company, has launched BattLit — a solar lamp and battery rental brand created to make clean energy accessible and affordable for everyone.
During the official launch in Ado Ekiti, the Chief Executive Officer of GreenPower SHS Ltd, Engr. Bamidele Faparusi explained that BattLit was developed to address three pressing challenges: energy poverty, unemployment, and climate change. He noted that over 80 million Nigerians still live without reliable access to electricity. Consequently, many households depend heavily on kerosene lamps and petrol generators, spending much of their income on fuel.
BattLit eliminates the burden of high upfront solar installation costs to address these issues. Instead, families can now rent solar lamps and batteries for as little as ₦500 per day. As a result, they gain access to clean, reliable, and affordable power. Furthermore, each BattLit hub, funded by investors and operated by trained local entrepreneurs, features solar-powered charging stations and pre-charged lamps. These lamps can provide up to 18 hours of bright light while enabling mobile phone charging.
In addition, local operators — primarily women and young people — manage the rental process and earn a steady income. Therefore, the initiative delivers power and promotes inclusive economic growth. With startup hubs costing just ₦1 million, investors can recover their capital within seven months and continue to earn residual income. Meanwhile, households enjoy modern energy at a fraction of what they spend on kerosene and generators.
Importantly, Engr. Faparusi emphasised that the BattLit model would expand access to clean energy while creating lasting employment. Each hub supports local entrepreneurs and supplies power to dozens of households, schools, small businesses, and rural health centres. Consequently, communities benefit from improved livelihoods and reduced carbon dependence.
He also urged government agencies, financial institutions, and development partners to support the project’s expansion across Ekiti and beyond. According to him, BattLit is “not just about light, but about opportunity.” It empowers communities, creates green jobs, and contributes to climate resilience.
Additionally, GreenPower SHS plans to deploy hundreds of BattLit hubs annually across Nigeria and the ECOWAS region. The company has already piloted 25 hubs with over 70% daily utilisation rates and steadily increasing revenues.
With its official launch in Ekiti, BattLit is now set to illuminate thousands of homes, power mobile phones, and empower rural entrepreneurs. Moreover, environmental experts at the event highlighted that each BattLit lamp prevents nearly one tonne of carbon dioxide emissions annually by replacing kerosene lamps and fossil-fuel generators.
Ultimately, through the BattLit solar energy initiative, GreenPower SHS is paving the way for Nigeria’s cleaner, more inclusive, and sustainable energy future and beyond.