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Battery rentals spread from South Africa to Nigeria as energy costs rise

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July 2, 2026

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Battery rentals spread from South Africa to Nigeria as energy costs rise
Source: TechCabal

Instead of spending heavily on generators, inverters or rooftop solar, more South Africans are renting batteries that keep homes and businesses running during power cuts.

Instead of spending heavily on generators, inverters or rooftop solar, more South Africans are renting batteries that keep homes and businesses running during power cuts.

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