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Powering Africa. Building a Sovereign Energy Future.

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BaSuka Energy is a women-led power generation and infrastructure company developing utility-scale power plants to deliver reliable, dispatchable electricity and support Africa’s energy future.

  • Power Plant Development
  • New Generation Capacity
  • Women-led workforce solutions
  • Built for Africa

Power Plant Development · New Generation Capacity · Reliable power for every sector · Women-led workforce solutions · Built for the Sahel · International-standard operations · Integrated energy ecosystem

01The Generation Foundation

New dispatchable generation capacity — the foundation of the network.

Before the smart network comes the power to support it. BaSuka Energy’s generation-first strategy begins with planned utility-scale power plants to strengthen electricity supply—the foundation for future electric hubs, smart energy services, and e-mobility. Beginning in Burkina Faso, our vision connects infrastructure with opportunity: powering businesses, developing local talent, and advancing energy security across West Africa.

Generation for the grid and industry
New Capacity
Generation for the grid and industry
Planned power plant development
Utility-Scale
Planned power plant development
Dispatchable power for the national grid and industry
Reliable
Dispatchable power for the national grid and industry
Platform for storage, mobility, and energy services
Integrated
Platform for storage, mobility, and energy services

Generation-First Strategy

Planned utility-scale power plants form the dependable base that unlocks smart-grid distribution, storage, swappable batteries, and clean mobility — sequenced so every advanced service is enabled by firm capacity.

Strategic Fuel Partnerships

Diversified fuel supply and high-efficiency, lower-emission technologies — backed by disciplined environmental and social safeguards aligned with international standards.

Energy Sovereignty

Reliable national power drives industrialization, job creation, and long-term economic resilience — an end-to-end platform built for Africa, owned in purpose by its people.

Operational Excellence

International-standard operations and a professional, women-led workforce keep the network reliable, safe, and bankable from day one.

02The Network

Built for all of Africa

A national headquarters and pilot launch in Ouagadougou — the first node of a smart network that will extend swappable power across the continent.

Built for *all of Africa*

Ouagadougou

National HQ · Pilot Swap & Glow™ launch

Power Plant Development · New Generation Capacity

Development pipeline — site selection underway

SIRA™ smart network

Swappable power for mobility, businesses & homes

Year 3 Targets

Women Trained
1,000+
Women Trained
Solar-First Stations
100%
Solar-First Stations
Local Economic Activity
$10M+
Local Economic Activity
Tonnes CO₂ Avoided
1,200t
Tonnes CO₂ Avoided

03The Problem

Why Africa Needs a Smart Electricity Network

West Africa’s energy gap demands action. BaSuka Energy is pursuing a generation-first strategy to expand electricity supply, support businesses and communities, and lay the foundation for a more connected energy future.

01

The Power Generation Gap

  • Expanding energy services requires dependable electricity and the infrastructure to deliver it.
  • BaSuka Solution: Planned utility-scale power plants and new dispatchable generation capacity to strengthen electricity supply and lay the foundation for future electric hubs, smart energy services, and e-mobility.

02

The Grid-Access Gap

  • Over 80% of Burkina Faso lacks reliable electricity access.
  • BaSuka Solution: Solar-powered stations provide energy independence.

03

Professional Swap Stations

  • Zero professional battery swap stations exist — BaSuka is building the first network.
  • BaSuka Solution: Yennenga Warriors operate professional stations.

04

Battery Cost Barrier

  • Batteries represent 60-80% of EV vehicle cost.
  • BaSuka Solution: Pay-per-swap eliminates ownership costs.

04The Solution

The BaSuka Advantage

Seven connected advantages supporting Africa's energy infrastructure and mobility transition.

01

Generation-First Infrastructure

Planned utility-scale power plants and new dispatchable generation capacity form the foundation of BaSuka's strategy—strengthening electricity supply for industry, businesses, and communities while supporting future energy services.

02

Data Management System

Real-time network optimization using IoT data to monitor battery health, location, and station demand across Africa.

03

BaSuka Academy

Professional energy infrastructure training. Module-based learning in PV systems, IoT monitoring, and leadership for our future station managers.

04

Swap & Glow™ Stations

Solar-first, Sahel-rugged stations designed for extreme heat and dust. Vertical battery swapping reduces swap time to under 60 seconds — faster than traditional charging.

05

Multi-Use Platform

The same SIRA™ battery powers JOLA™ electric bikes, tricycles, commercial kiosks, and household appliances. One battery type serves multiple use cases, maximizing utilization.

06

<60 Second Swaps

Instant energy exchange. Riders arrive, swap their depleted SIRA™ battery for a fully charged one, and get back to work in under a minute.

07

Women-Led Infrastructure

Yennenga Warriors are not a CSR initiative — they are the operational core. Professionally trained women manage stations, handle customer relationships, and lead community engagement.

05Year 3 Targets

Built to Create Lasting Impact

Building the foundation for reliable power, economic opportunity, and lasting impact.

01

Power Generation & Infrastructure

Target

  • Advance Utility-Scale Power Plant Development
  • Progress Technical Studies, Permitting & Grid-Connection Planning
  • Develop Fuel, Engineering & Financing Partnerships
  • Prepare Local Workforce Training for Infrastructure Operations

These are proposed development milestones, not confirmed Year 3 commitments.

02

Economic

Target

  • 200+ Jobs Created
  • $10M+ Local Economic Activity Generated
  • 80%+ Customer & Staff Retention

03

Environmental

Target

  • 1,200 Tonnes CO₂ Avoided Annually (estimated vs. a fossil-grid charging baseline)
  • 100% Solar-First Stations
  • 70%+ Battery Reuse/Recycling
  • 50+ Stations Deployed

04

Social

Target

  • 1,000+ Women Trained
  • 60+ Yennenga Warriors Employed
  • 100% Women Station Leads
  • 15,000+ Riders Served

06How It Works

Africa's Smart Electricity Network

BaSuka Energy's generation-first strategy begins with planned utility-scale power plants to strengthen electricity supply. From this foundation, we aim to expand into smart energy services, solar-first stations, and swappable SIRA™ batteries for mobility, businesses, and homes.

  1. 01

    Power Generation & Infrastructure

    BaSuka plans to develop utility-scale power plants and coordinate grid connections to supply dependable electricity—the foundation for its broader energy and mobility platform.

  2. 02

    SIRA™ Smart Swapping

    Riders arrive at a Swap & Glow™ station and exchange their depleted SIRA™ battery for a fully charged unit in under 60 seconds — assisted by a Yennenga Warrior.

  3. 03

    Pay-Per-Swap Access

    Simple, affordable energy. Pay via mobile money only for the energy you use. No expensive battery ownership costs for riders or business owners.

  4. 04

    The BaSuka Academy

    Our Yennenga Warriors complete professional training in PV fundamentals, SIRA™ battery diagnostics, and IoT station management to ensure elite service.

  5. 05

    Solar-First Charging

    Ride with clean energy. Our solar-first stations keep you powered during national grid failures or blackouts.

The Road Ahead

From foundation to full network

A generation-first roadmap: develop dependable power infrastructure, build local expertise, then expand smart energy services and electric mobility.

  1. Now

    Power Plant & Infrastructure Development

    Advance planned utility-scale power plants, technical studies, permitting, grid-connection planning, and engineering and financing partnerships.

  2. Next

    Workforce Development & Pilot Preparation

    Prepare local talent through BaSuka Academy and the Yennenga Warriors initiative while advancing the planned Ouagadougou pilot for Swap & Glow™ stations and SIRA™ smart batteries.

  3. Year 3

    Infrastructure Progress & Network Expansion

    Target progress toward investment-ready generation projects alongside 50+ stations, 15,000+ riders served, and 1,000+ women trained—subject to financing, approvals, and deployment readiness.

Positioning women as professional energy leaders—from site and field support to smart-station management—through training, technical development, and leadership opportunities across BaSuka's growing infrastructure platform.

The Yennenga Vision — BaSuka Energy

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