Ampersand Energy’s electric two-wheelers get a renewable boost from CrossBoundary Energy EVx in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya, 29 October 2025 – CrossBoundary Energy EVx (CBEVx), a division of CrossBoundary Energy, and Ampersand Energy today announced commercial operations of a solar-powered battery charging facility, strengthening Ampersand Energy’s emerging e-mobility network that provides renewable energy to electric two-wheelers (E2Ws). This comes after CBEVx financed 150 batteries and charging infrastructure for the energy tech company in 2024.

The facility will supply solar power to charge Ampersand Energy’s batteries for E2Ws that operate taxi and delivery services in the Kitengela area. E2Ws depend on reliable, low-cost energy, and CBEVx has financed the batteries, charging infrastructure, and a 36.9 kWp solar PV system that will produce 51,500 kWh annually, facilitating approximately 200 battery swaps per day. The project demonstrates how financed renewable energy can effectively power the growing electric mobility sector and reduce operational costs for E2Ws, even in contexts with limited grid access or high electricity costs.

Tombo Banda, Managing Director of CrossBoundary Energy EVx, said, “By leveraging CrossBoundary Energy’s expertise in financed, distributed renewable energy solutions, CBEVx is providing a model that makes electric mobility both economically viable and environmentally sustainable for everyday users. It has been a pleasure to work with Ampersand on our first pilot project to demonstrate the scalability of this model.”

Brady Grimes, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Ampersand, said, “Ampersand Energy’s mission has always been to make electric mobility the most affordable and reliable way to move. By working with CrossBoundary Energy EVx, we’re ensuring that every swap station we deploy can operate reliably, sustainably, and with renewable energy sources.”

The project has also secured a first-of-its-kind solar-to-charging station license, establishing a regulatory precedent that will benefit the entire e-mobility sector.

Dr. Eng. Joseph Oketch, Director of Electricity & Renewable Energy at the Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), said, “EPRA welcomes this private sector initiative that directly supports our public mandate to foster sustainable energy solutions. The solar electric charging license issued for this project represents our commitment to creating an enabling environment for innovative energy service models. We look forward to continued collaboration with companies like CrossBoundary Energy EVx and Ampersand as we build Kenya’s clean energy future together.”