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Batteries for hire could help Nigerians ditch their generators
['Ollie Macnaughton']
CNN Africa
As a result, many Nigerians rely on petrol and diesel to fuel the generators that power their homes and businesses.
Fuel shortages were a key issue in Nigeria’s recent presidential election and have made it increasingly difficult to run generators.
His company Reeddi rents out small, lightweight solar-powered batteries called “Reeddi Capsules” that can power devices including TVs, laptops and refrigerators.
One Reeddi Capsule can power a TV for around five hours, or a 15-watt fan for 15 hours.
Olubanjo says organizations in countries including Uganda, Ghana and South Africa have expressed an interest in the Reeddi Capsule.
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