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Jaza Energy Hubs : Rural Economic Prosperity Project via Modular Solar Charging Hubs and Replaceable Battery Rental Systems

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Nigeria
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Nonfiction Design
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About Project

Jaza Energy Hub is an innovative model that supplies clean and affordable solar power to rural Africa, replacing harmful fuels such as diesel and kerosene while keeping communities lit through frequent blackouts. Currently operating in Gambari, Oyo State, Nigeria, the project has been expanding since July 2024 with a goal of deploying 500 hubs nationwide.

The hubs are modular in design, shipped flat-packed, and can be assembled within a single day using only basic tools to begin producing electricity immediately. Residents rent swappable battery packs (60–180Ah) to power lights, mobile phones, fans, and storefront devices, improving quality of life while reducing fuel costs and health risks.

Each hub is operated by local women known as Jaza Stars, who receive professional training to gain stable income, business skills, and community leadership roles. This creates a vital foundation for gender equity in rural regions where women’s economic opportunities are often limited. The hubs are manufactured with reclaimed materials, and every battery is tracked, serviced, and recycled, creating a closed-loop resource cycle.

Jaza Energy Hubs minimize environmental impact while strengthening community self-reliance. Operated through a subscription-based model, they can scale without external aid. Beyond simply providing electricity, the hubs generate broad social benefits—expanding access to education, enabling small-scale entrepreneurship, and improving financial inclusion. The results are clear: reduced carbon emissions, better health, and stronger local economies. Jaza is more than an energy provider; it is a catalyst for education, economic growth, and gender equality, striving to ensure that even the most remote households have access to clean, reliable, and affordable power.

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