KAMIM Technologies Ltd. – The CoolCycle project (Nigeria)

The CoolCycle project in Lagos State, Nigeria, deployed a 15 kWp solar off-grid system with 30 kWh battery storage to power cold rooms and a packhouse. Funded by Zero Emission Generators (ZE-Gen), the project aims to replace diesel generators with clean energy to preserve agricultural produce. Initial results show a reduction in post-harvest losses by up to 90% and the creation of employment for 48 women in produce processing. The project utilizes 'Energy as a Service' and 'Cooling as a Service' subscription models to ensure commercial viability and is seeking $750,000 to expand to 30 additional locations.

• The CoolCycle project utilizes a 15 kWp solar off-grid system with 30 kWh of lithium-ion battery backup to power a 12-ton cold room and a 15-ton packhouse, providing a sustainable alternative to unreliable and polluting diesel generators.
• Initial deployment in June 2024 demonstrated high demand, with a 5-ton cold room receiving orders of up to 15 tons in its first week, leading to the addition of a second 7-ton unit.
• The project has reduced post-harvest losses by up to 90%, enabling smallholder farmers to meet quality standards for high-value local and international markets, including Europe.
• The initiative has generated local employment, including 48 women hired for pre-sorting, sorting, and packaging, and 16 local artisans and laborers employed during installation.
• The project is funded by Zero Emission Generators (ZE-Gen)—a collaboration involving the Carbon Trust, Innovate UK, IKEA Foundation, and the UK Government's Ayrton Fund—and employs 'Energy as a Service' and 'Cooling as a Service' subscription models for commercial sustainability.

APA

Alliance for Renewable Electrification (2024). KAMIM Technologies Ltd. – The CoolCycle project (Nigeria). https://renewelec.org/case-study/kamim-technologies-ltd-the-coolcycle-project/

Chicago

Alliance for Renewable Electrification. KAMIM Technologies Ltd. – The CoolCycle project (Nigeria). 2024. https://renewelec.org/case-study/kamim-technologies-ltd-the-coolcycle-project/.

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BibTeX

@techreport{allianceforrenewableelectrification2024kamim, author = {{Alliance for Renewable Electrification}}, title = {{KAMIM Technologies Ltd. – The CoolCycle project (Nigeria)}}, institution = {Alliance for Renewable Electrification}, year = {2024}, month = aug, url = {https://renewelec.org/case-study/kamim-technologies-ltd-the-coolcycle-project/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }