Seventeen products from 14 companies have been selected as preliminary finalists of the 2022 Global LEAP Awards Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge. Seventeen products from 14 companies have been selected as preliminary finalists of the 2022 Global LEAP Awards Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge (OGCCC). The OGCCC nomination window opened on June 29, 2021 and closed on August...
Abuja, Nigeria – On June 2, 2023, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) led by Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, the MD/CEO of REA, along with Abba Aliyu, Head of the NEP Programme, and Barka Sajou, REA’s Executive Director of Technical Services, signed grant agreements with Energy Access Companies (EACs). The agreements were made under the African Development...
In the past two weeks, global average temperatures have reached new highs, and over the past year, there have been record-breaking heatwaves in Iran, China, Mexico, North Africa, and many other regions. These extreme temperatures are putting lives at risk, especially for those living without access to cooling solutions. In the absence of reliable electricity to...
Lagos, Nigeria – Solarcool, a leading innovator in off-grid cooling solutions, recently inaugurated its new Smart Hub in Lagos, marking a significant step forward in their mission to deliver clean, reliable energy to thousands across Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 2021 to combat food spoilage, Solarcool offers solar-powered cold rooms and freezers, a critical solution for...
Solarcool, a pioneer in off-grid cooling solutions, today celebrated the opening of its new Smart Hub office in Lagos, Nigeria. This expansion marks a critical step forward in the company’s mission: providing access to clean, reliable energy for thousands across Sub-Saharan Africa. Solarcool Smart Hub Lagos will provide an assortment of conglomerates under one roof...
In many African countries, almost 50% of total agricultural produce is lost or damaged before reaching the final consumer. Food is a necessity; hence, its lack, inaccessibility, or scarcity will undoubtedly cause unrest. According to the African Postharvest Losses Information System, African countries lose more than 30% of fresh fruits and vegetables due to inefficient post-harvest...
Solarcool is committed to transforming agricultural cold storage with innovative solar-powered cooling systems across Africa, supporting growth and sustainability.