BaSuka Energy – How It Works
Grid-independent power, delivered in 60 seconds
Built on a generation-first foundation of 130 MW of new dispatchable capacity, BaSuka combines solar-first, IoT-optimised hardware with professional women-led operations to keep Burkina Faso moving — even when the national grid fails.
01The Swap Process – 4 Steps
How a swap works
The entire exchange — from arrival to departure — takes under 60 seconds, assisted by a certified Yennenga Warrior at every station.
- 01
Swap
Arrive at any Swap & Glow™ station. No appointment needed.
- 02
Glow
Exchange your depleted SIRA™ battery for a fully solar-first-charged unit in under 60 seconds.
- 03
Pay
Seamless mobile money payment — Orange Money, Wave, or cash. Pay only for energy used.
- 04
Ride
Continue your journey or power your business with zero emissions and zero grid dependency.
02The Technology Stack
Three layers of smart infrastructure
Every component is purpose-built for the Sahel — from the battery chemistry to the station casing to the data platform.
SIRA™ Battery
- Smart swappable battery.
- IoT tracking — real-time location & health
- Multi-use: mobility, business & home
- Sahel-rugged dust & heat-proof casing
- Second-life reuse strategy, 70%+ recycled
Swap & Glow™ Station
- Solar-powered swap station.
- 10–50kW solar array capacity per station
- Modular vertical swap design
- Built-in active cooling for Sahel heat
- Grid-independent — works during blackouts
DMS Platform
- Data management system.
- Real-time network optimization
- Battery health & predictive diagnostics
- Automated mobile money reconciliation
- Blockchain-ready ESG impact reporting
03Technical Advantages
Built for the Sahel
Every design decision accounts for extreme heat, dust, intermittent grid access, and the realities of operating in West Africa.
- Uptime Target
- 99%+
- Uptime Target
- solar-first design with battery storage keeps the network online even during full national grid failures.
- Swap Time
- <60s
- Swap Time
- vertical swap architecture and trained Yennenga Warriors complete every exchange faster than a fuel stop.
- Sahel-Rugged Rating
- IP54
- Sahel-Rugged Rating
- dust-proof and heat-resistant enclosures designed for West African temperatures and harmattan conditions.
04Multi-Use Platform
One battery. Every use case
The SIRA™ battery is not limited to electric motorcycles. The same unit powers commercial kiosks, household appliances, and more — maximizing utilization across the network.
Mobility
- Electric riders & fleet operators
- JOLA™ electric motorcycles
- Electric tricycles & cargo bikes
- Commercial delivery fleets
- Pay-per-swap — no ownership cost
Business
- Kiosks, shops & SMEs
- Commercial refrigeration
- Lighting and device charging
- Market stall power supply
- Backup power during grid outages
Planet
- Clean energy & circularity
- Solar-first charging at every station
- Lower-emission generation foundation
- 70%+ battery second-life reuse
- IoT-verified CO₂ displacement data
Join the Energy Transition
Whether you ride, run a business, or invest in infrastructure
BaSuka is opening its SIRA™ network to technology partners, EV manufacturers, and infrastructure funds. Together, we bridge the energy gap in the Sahel through scalable, women-led solar innovation.