Solar Cooling Conference & Tour 2025 in Kenya (Konferenz | Kisumu)

The Solar Cooling Conference & Tour 2025 will take place on April 14-15 in Kisumu, Kenya, bringing together experts, businesses, and policymakers to explore the role of solar-powered cooling solutions in sustainable agriculture and rural development.

The event is organized by the SelfChill team in collaboration with WeHub Victoria Limited and will feature a conference and exclusive site visits, offering participants a firsthand look at real-world applications of solar cooling technology.

Driving Innovation in Solar Cooling

On April 14, the conference in Kisumu will provide attendees with:

• Expert insights into solar cooling technologies and their impact on sustainable development.
• Best-case studies of solar-powered cooling projects across Africa.
• Panel discussions on agricultural value chains and the role of refrigeration in reducing post-harvest losses.
• Networking opportunities with local and international experts in energy and agriculture.

Exclusive Site Visits – Experience Solar Cooling in Action

On April 15, participants will embark on guided tours of two pioneering solar-powered cold room installations:

• Mbita Cold Room – A “Cooling-as-a-Service” model that provides affordable refrigeration solutions to local farmers and traders.
• Homabay Cold Room  – The world’s first low-carbon cold room, designed to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

Who Should Attend?

This free event is ideal for representatives from NGOs, governmental organizations, policymakers, business leaders, farmers, and industry stakeholders who want to learn about innovative solar cooling models and explore new opportunities in the sector.

Register Now

Join us at the Solar Cooling Conference & Tour 2025 to gain expert insights, connect with key stakeholders, and experience innovative solar cooling in action.

Register here and explore the full program!

About SelfChill and the RES Project Kenya

SelfChill is a brand that offers innovative solar cooling solutions powered by solar and using thermal ice storage. The SelfChill technology was developed and introduced to the market by the German solar company Phaesun GmbH together with international partners. This event is organized by Phaesun in cooperation with WeHub! Victoria Limited and is part of the RES project Kenya. The RES project Kenya aims to implement solar cooling technologies and transferring knowledge in Kenya.

The RES Project Kenya is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of the Renewable Energy Solutions Program of the German Energy Solutions Initiative.

German Energy Agency (dena)

The German Energy Agency (dena) is a center of excellence for the applied energy transition and climate protection. dena studies the challenges of building a climate-neutral society and supports the German government in achieving its energy and climate policy objectives. Since its foundation in 2000, dena has worked to develop and implement solutions and bring together national and international partners from politics, industry, the scientific community and all parts of society. dena is a project enterprise and a public company owned by the German federal government. dena’s shareholder is the Federal Republic of Germany.  www.dena.de/en  

German Energy Solutions Initiative

With the aim of positioning German technologies and know-how worldwide, the German Energy Solutions Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action (BMWK) supports suppliers of climate-friendly energy solutions in opening up foreign markets. The focus lies on renewable energies, energy efficiency, smart grids and storage, as well as technologies such as power-to-gas and fuel cells. Aimed in particular at small and medium-sized enterprises, the German Energy Solutions Initiative supports participants through measures to prepare market entry as well as to prospect, develop and secure new markets.  www.german-energy-solutions.de/…  

Renewable Energy Solutions Program (RES Program)

With the RES program, the German Energy Solutions Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action (BMWK) helps German companies in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors enter new markets. Within the framework of the program, reference plants are installed and marketed with the support of the German Energy Agency (dena). Information and training activities help ensure a sustainable market entry and demonstrate the quality of climate-friendly technologies made in Germany.  www.german-energy-solutions.de/…

Eventdatum: 14.04.25 – 15.04.25

Eventort: Kisumu