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 Lagos covering the whole of Lagos, Ghana and Togo.
Founded in 2021 with a vision to combat food spoilage, Solarcool offers innovative solar-powered cold rooms and freezers, fans, and coolers, – a critical solution in developing regions. The company has seen impressive growth, securing grants, achieving finalist in the prestigious awards Global LEAP award in 2022, and undergoing Verasol certification for the first minus-temperature solar-powered cold storage. Our Product is Built for Africa by Africans who understand frictions that slow the growth of access to clean energy in Africa. Our product is MANCAP-approved. With the support of partners like the PIND, Rural Electrification Agency and AFDB we are implementing a phased rollout in communities, across Nigeria, Our target is 300 cold rooms by 2026. We continuously source innovative financing solutions to make our products accessible to low-income communities and advocate for policy changes and connect to grants that incentivize off-grid solar solutions and promote wider adoption.
Our Goal of Installing and maintain 10000 solar-powered devices that will impact more than 50,000 households and individuals. Create up to 1000 local jobs in Africa, focusing on empowering women through training programs and market access support.
“Access to cooling is fundamental for local economic development, especially in challenging geographical areas with low-income populations,” said Chris Edeh, co-founder of Solarcool. “Our unique Cooling as a service business model eliminates the upfront cost barrier, empowering individuals to generate additional income through enhanced food preservation and small business ventures.”
Solarcool seeks partnerships with impact investors to achieve its goal of providing cooling solutions to 50000 households in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2026, we want similar-minded organisations that are driving positive change towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
The company prioritizes creating local job opportunities, with a focus on training programs that empower women and young people to be trained as entrepreneurs and technicians in the clean energy sector. Solarcool’s solutions promote clean energy access and minimize food spoilage, contributing to a more sustainable future by fostering reliable cooling and improved food preservation and facilitating economic growth through the development of small businesses.
About Solarcool
Solarcool is a purpose-driven company dedicated to bridging the cooling gap in Sub-Saharan Africa. Their innovative solar-powered cold rooms, freezers and fans empower individuals and communities with reliable clean solutions, promoting food security, economic development, and a sustainable future. Solarcool is part of the SET Alliance, The SET Alliance is a community of visionary entities from around the world at the forefront of servitisation for clean and energy-efficient technologies to accelerate decarbonisation of the built environment and lead the path to Net Zero. Solarcool has partnerships with world-leading manufacturers and enablers to develop world-class products and services. Solarcool is currently part of Katapult’s accelerator program and aligns its goals with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for clean energy access, technological advancement, and social inclusion. www.solarcool.com.ng