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High-performance cylindrical lithium-ion batteries engineered for Kenya's off-grid solar, EV, and industrial energy storage demands.
Kenya stands at the forefront of East Africa's clean energy transition. With over 75% of its electricity generated from renewable sources — primarily geothermal, wind, and solar — Kenya is one of the continent's greenest energy markets. Yet, millions of households and businesses still rely on diesel generators and unreliable grid power, creating an urgent and rapidly growing demand for lithium-ion battery energy storage systems.
The Kenyan government's Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda have placed affordable energy access as a national priority. This has accelerated investment in off-grid solar home systems, mini-grids, and utility-scale battery storage. The electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is also emerging, with Nairobi's boda-boda (motorcycle taxi) sector seeing the first wave of electric two-wheelers powered by swappable lithium-ion battery packs.
Industrial sectors including telecommunications (off-grid BTS tower backup), agriculture (solar irrigation pumps), and manufacturing are all rapidly adopting lithium-ion technology as the total cost of ownership continues to fall. OEM battery manufacturers with proven quality and supply chain reliability are in high demand across Kenya's B2B and B2G procurement channels.
Kenya's lithium-ion battery market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 18% through 2030, driven by solar storage, EV adoption, and industrial backup power — making it the most dynamic battery market in East Africa.
From Nairobi's urban tech hubs to rural off-grid villages, Changhong lithium-ion batteries power Kenya's most critical applications.
Over 5 million Kenyan households rely on solar home systems for lighting, phone charging, and small appliances. High-capacity LFP and NCM cylindrical batteries provide reliable nightly storage, replacing expensive kerosene lamps and reducing carbon emissions in counties like Turkana, Marsabit, and Wajir.
Kenya's iconic boda-boda motorcycle taxi industry is going electric. Startups like Ampersand and Roam are deploying swappable 21700 lithium battery packs across Nairobi and Kisumu, dramatically cutting fuel costs for riders and reducing urban air pollution in line with Nairobi's green city goals.
Safaricom and other telecoms operate thousands of off-grid BTS towers across Kenya's vast rural landscape. Lithium-ion battery systems are replacing lead-acid banks, offering longer cycle life, lower maintenance, and higher energy density — critical for maintaining M-Pesa and mobile connectivity in remote areas.
Kenya's agricultural heartland in the Rift Valley and Central Kenya is adopting solar-powered drip irrigation systems backed by lithium-ion storage. Smallholder farmers in Nakuru and Nyandarua counties use battery-backed solar pumps to irrigate through the night, boosting yields and reducing dependence on rain-fed farming.
Nairobi's Industrial Area and EPZ (Export Processing Zone) manufacturers require uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems to protect production lines from Kenya Power grid outages. High-rate 21700 and 26700 lithium batteries deliver the rapid discharge performance needed for industrial UPS applications.
Kenya's last-mile healthcare facilities in counties like Samburu and West Pokot depend on reliable battery backup for vaccine refrigeration, medical equipment, and lighting. Lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, with their superior thermal stability and long cycle life, are the preferred choice for critical healthcare applications.
Kenya is pioneering battery-swapping networks for electric motorcycles and three-wheelers (tuk-tuks). Standardized 21700-based battery packs enable riders to swap depleted batteries in under 60 seconds at kiosks across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, eliminating range anxiety and making EV adoption economically viable for low-income riders.
Kenya's Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) is scaling up mini-grid deployments in un-electrified areas. These systems require large-format lithium-ion battery banks, driving demand for bulk OEM supply of high-cycle-life LFP cells — a segment where Changhong's 26700 series excels.
To reduce import costs and create local jobs, Kenyan entrepreneurs and investors are setting up battery pack assembly operations in Nairobi's Special Economic Zones. This trend increases demand for OEM cylindrical cell supply from trusted Chinese manufacturers who can provide consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable logistics.
Kenya's Finance Act has progressively reduced import duties on solar panels and lithium-ion batteries. The National Energy Policy and Kenya's NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) commitments under the Paris Agreement are creating favorable regulatory conditions for battery storage investment, attracting global OEM suppliers to the Kenyan market.
Kenya is the global birthplace of PAYG solar — companies like M-KOPA have deployed over 3 million solar home systems using mobile money (M-Pesa) financing. The next generation of PAYG products integrates larger lithium-ion battery packs to power TVs, fans, and productive-use appliances, requiring high-quality, long-lasting OEM cells.
As Kenya's EV and solar storage fleet grows, a secondary market for repurposed lithium-ion batteries is emerging. Used EV battery modules with 70–80% remaining capacity are being repurposed for stationary storage in small businesses and homes — a circular economy model that further extends the value of high-quality OEM lithium cells.
600 million cylindrical lithium-ion cells per year across 6 global manufacturing bases — ensuring Kenya importers get consistent quality and on-time delivery at any order volume.
As a national high-tech enterprise and subsidiary of Changhong Group (World's Top 500 Brands), Changhong invests heavily in NCM, NCA, and LFP cell chemistry R&D — delivering cells with industry-leading energy density and cycle life.
Changhong batteries carry CE, UL, UN38.3, IEC, and other internationally recognized certifications, meeting Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) import requirements and facilitating smooth customs clearance.
Batteries engineered to perform reliably in Kenya's high-temperature environments — from Mombasa's coastal heat to the Rift Valley's arid conditions — with optimized thermal management and wide operating temperature ranges.
Full OEM and ODM customization for Kenyan brands and system integrators — custom capacity, voltage, connector, labeling, and packaging solutions to meet specific product requirements for the East African market.
Established export routes via Mombasa Port and Nairobi ICD, with experience in UN38.3 dangerous goods air and sea freight compliance — ensuring Kenyan buyers receive their orders safely and on schedule.
Sichuan Changhong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in October 2006. As a subsidiary of Changhong Holding Group (one of the World's Top 500 Brands), it is a national high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, manufacturing and sales of full-range alkaline batteries and lithium-ion batteries.
The company now operates six manufacturing bases in Mianyang (Sichuan), Jiaxing (Zhejiang), Taixing (Jiangsu), Huarong (Hunan), Shenzhen (Guangdong) and Chonburi (Thailand). It has an annual production and sales capacity of 3.5 billion alkaline manganese batteries, 600 million cylindrical lithium-ion batteries (including 18650, 21700, 26700 and other models), over 100 million small polymer batteries and over 100 million battery PACK sets.
It controls three subsidiaries: Zhejiang Changhong Feishi Electrical Appliance Industry Co., Ltd., Changhong Sanjie New Energy Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Changhong Juheyuan Technology Co., Ltd.
The company is a listed enterprise in China (Stock Code: 920239), Top 100 Chinese Battery Companies, Vice Chairman Unit of China Battery Industry Association, Member of IEC Technical Committee on Primary Batteries, National High-Tech Enterprise, National Specialized, Sophisticated, Unique and New "Little Giant" Enterprise, the largest production base of high-rate cylindrical lithium batteries in Western China, National Green Factory, Sichuan Provincial Advanced Smart Factory, and included in the MIIT 5G Factory List.
Alkaline Manganese Battery Manufacturing Base (Sichuan – Changhong New Energy Headquarters)
Alkaline Manganese Battery Manufacturing Base (Zhejiang – Changhong Feishi)
Lithium Battery Manufacturing Base (Jiangsu – Changhong Sanjie)
Polymer Battery Production Base (Hunan – Changhong Juheyuan)
Alkaline Manganese Battery Manufacturing Base (Thailand)
Customer-Centered.
Intelligent Manufacturing, Technological Innovation, Benefit Humanity.
Responsibility, Innovation, Commitment.
To Become a World-Class New Energy Enterprise.
Changhong introduced advanced technologies and equipment for alkaline manganese batteries from Toshiba, entering the primary battery sector.
Changhong New Energy was independently registered and officially operated.
Introduced the world's high-end Haiba production line for alkaline batteries.
Changhong Energy listed on the New Third Board; acquired Zhejiang Feishi to build a coastal production and export base.
Acquired Jiangsu Sanjie, entering the cylindrical lithium battery industry.
Established Mianyang Jiechuang, realizing large-scale capacity expansion of alkaline batteries and lithium batteries.
Changhong Energy officially listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 920239).
Acquired Shenzhen Juheyuan, entering the polymer lithium battery sector. Changhong Sanjie's cylindrical lithium battery capacity exceeded 500 million units.
Hunan Changhong Juheyuan polymer battery capacity expanded. Preparation for Changhong New Energy Thailand Plant commenced.
Changhong New Energy Thailand Plant officially went into operation. Total alkaline battery capacity exceeded 3.5 billion units.
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