About
Ampersand Energy is an EV energy tech company, making affordable, reliable, and zero-emission mobility solutions available to five million motorbike taxi drivers in East Africa. With more than 5,700 electric motorcycles on the road and an extensive battery swap network, Ampersand is driving the transition to sustainable transportation while delivering savings for its customers, cleaning air quality, and improving people’s health.
Project Focus
Shell Foundation’s and FCDO’s support is enabling ongoing battery research and development of cutting-edge AI-optimised energy technology and infrastructure to catalyse clean economic prosperity for thousands of moto-taxi drivers and their families.
Insights and impact
Latest news and updates
Fostering Innovation
Micro-Entrepreneurs
India
Clean Cooking
From flame to plug: what India’s micro-food vendors tell us about the commercial future of clean cooking
New research shows how electric cooking is improving productivity, incomes, and working conditions for micro-food vendors across India.
18th March 2026
Gender
Micro-Entrepreneurs
East Africa
West Africa
Clean Cooking
Cold Storage
Smart Energy Systems
What gender-responsive financing can unlock for women entrepreneurs
A Gender Results-Based Financing pilot shows how targeted incentives can unlock income growth, resilience, and opportunity for women entrepreneurs.
08th March 2026