Smart Energies Unveils Solar-powered Charging Stations, LPG Subsidy Cards, Others in Sustainability Drive

Peter Uzoho

Nigerian energy solutions provider, Smart Energies, has declared expansion of its business from mass deployment of clean cooking gas to innovative renewable energy solutions designed to transform access, affordability and sustainability across Nigeria’s energy landscape.

In its new expansion programme, the company stated that it has rolled out electric motorcycles, solar-powered charging stations, cooking gas subsidy cards, and new mobile app that put clean and affordable energy at the fingertips of households and communities.

The company is currently calling for partnership with government, development agencies, investors and corporate entities to forge strong collaboration in generating the required thrust to scale energy access and adoption.

Chief Executive Officer of Smart Energies, Dr Yinka Opeke, stated that the company’s business expansion was part of its growth strategy, adding that Smart Energies was redefining energy access by combining innovation, inclusivity, and social impact.

The company has been in the frontline of driving government’s penetration programmes for deepening the domestic market for mass deployment of various specifications of gas for cooking, commercial and other purposes.

All the company’s programmes are designed to enhance easy switch from inefficient traditional energy forms through sponsored programmes that target the less privileged segments of the society.

Under the prevailing business expansion programme, Opeke stated that Smart Energies has incorporated renewable energy and electric vehicles in an innovative business plan that solidly places the company in clean energy pitch.

With the launch of electric motorcycles, she said, Smart Energies is empowering Nigerians, from delivery riders to entrepreneurs, to adopt clean mobility without the barrier of upfront costs.

She explained that the company is prioritizing affordability and flexibility for riders by offering daily, weekly, and monthly rentals, alongside lease-to-own programs spanning three months, six months, and one year.

To consolidate on gains recorded so far in its ongoing campaigns for promotion of cooking gas in Nigerian homes, the company stated that it has now introduced prepaid subsidy cards for cooking gas.

Opeke pointed out that Smart Energies introduced the digital transaction solutions to subsidize cooking gas and allow families access to clean cooking fuel at discounted rates and in an efficient and transparent subsidy deployment process.

She added that the subsidy programme was conceived upon recognizing the economic pressures facing households.

“This innovation is critical in preventing communities from reverting to firewood and other harmful fuels due to rising costs. By making clean energy more affordable, Smart Energies is helping protect health, preserve the environment, and ensure energy equity,” she stated.

“Our mission is not just to power homes and businesses; it’s to empower communities,” Opeke added.

Explaining the company’s position in the clean energy terrain, Opeke stated that Smart Energies operates with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles at its core.

She added that the company’s initiatives align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

She pointed at the SDG 7 which advocates for affordable and clean energy; adding that the company is expanding access to clean cooking gas, solar, and EV solutions.

She also pointed at SDG 9 which emphasizes industry, innovation, and infrastructure; stating that Smart Energies is building resilient, future-focused infrastructure.