i-Renewable Energy

September 9th, 2026

i-Renewable Energy is deploying EasyFreeze, a high-performance solar freezer designed to make reliable cold storage affordable for rural enterprises in Uganda. Developed by Amped Innovation, the system combines a high-power compressor with phase-change material thermal storage, reducing reliance on costly lithium battery banks while delivering rapid cooling in high ambient temperatures. The project will deploy and test new freezer formats through Wana Energy, integrate Upya’s pay-as-you-go software and use co-financing from Energising Africa to address upfront cost barriers. A local repair hub will support maintenance, green jobs and longer product life, with a focus on women-led enterprises and female technicians.

PARTNERS:

i-Renewable Energy; Amped Innovation; Upya; Wana Energy; Energising Africa

COUNTRY:

Uganda

TECHNOLOGY:

Sustainable cooling

STAGE:

Late Stage

FUNDING ROUND:

Round 11