UgandaToday: Kofa and The Revival Earth Partner to Power Ghana’s Circular Economy with Clean Energy
Source: Africa Publicity
Kofa, Africa’s leading battery-swapping network re-engineering how people access green energy, has officially launched a one-year partnership with The Revival Earth, a Ghanaian non-profit organization dedicated to tackling textile waste and promoting upcycling.
The partnership was unveiled during a two-day activation at Kantamanto Market on September 19–20, 2025, with the goal of providing local businesses with clean, reliable energy solutions while fostering a community of makers and traders who champion reuse, circularity, and sustainability at the heart of Ghana’s largest second-hand market.
Tackling Ghana’s Growing Textile Waste Crisis
Kantamanto Market receives about 15 million second-hand garments every week, much of it imported from the West. Alarmingly, up to 40% of these bales are unsellable due to poor quality or damage. The result is a mounting textile waste crisis in Accra, where discarded clothing clogs drainage systems, overwhelms landfills, and pollutes the ocean.
Despite these challenges, thousands of traders and tailors at Kantamanto are giving discarded textiles a second life—repairing, repurposing, and reselling them. However, one persistent obstacle is access to affordable and reliable power. With limited grid access, many small businesses rely on petrol or diesel generators, often spending GHS 80–100 daily on fuel. These machines are not only costly but also release toxic fumes, generate noise, and frequently break down, reducing productivity.
Kofa’s Clean Energy Solution
In response, Kofa has installed a battery swap station inside Kantamanto Market, offering traders a clean, quiet, and cost-effective energy alternative. With Kofa’s technology, small businesses can now power sewing machines, lighting, fans, and other essential tools without the financial, health, and environmental burdens of fuel generators.
The Revival Earth will operate the swap station and receive hands-on training to manage daily operations—ensuring skills transfer, community ownership, and long-term sustainability.
“Clean energy should be accessible to everyone, not just a few,” said Erik Nygard, CEO of Kofa. “Our swap station in the heart of Kantamanto gives traders a safer, cheaper, and more reliable way to power their work. No fumes, no noise—just clean energy. The Revival Earth is the perfect partner because they’re already turning waste into opportunity. We are proud to support their mission with the power they need to keep going.”
Building a Circular Future
The launch also featured the unveiling of the Revival Earth Showroom & Atelier, a creative space powered entirely by Kofa batteries. Market visitors witnessed live upcycling demonstrations, interactive installations, and learned how clean energy can fuel circular fashion.
Additionally, The Revival Earth launched its Upcycling Club, a grassroots initiative bringing together young creatives, tailors, and traders committed to rethinking waste through craft and collaboration.
“At The Revival Earth, we believe waste is a resource, not a problem,” said Yayra David Agbofah, Founder of The Revival Earth. “This partnership allows us to power our work sustainably and build a creative space where tailors, artists, and traders can come together to rethink what’s possible with what others throw away. Kofa brings more than just energy; they bring practical, forward-thinking solutions that markets like Kantamanto urgently need.”
Looking Ahead
Over the next 12 months, Kofa and The Revival Earth plan to scale up the pilot with trader outreach, training workshops, and expanded access to battery-swapping services. The goal is to demonstrate a replicable model that can be adopted across other informal markets in Ghana and beyond—driving both environmental and economic impact.
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