Munyax Eco

Developing and Proving a Viable Business Model for Solar Cold Rooms in Burundi and Rwanda  

This project aims to install five medium-scale solar cold rooms to provide cold storage operations and pilot various business models in Rwanda & Burundi allowing them to reach proof of concept and thereafter scale up the most successful business model across the two countries.  

Outcome and Impact

Through the sales of five cold rooms, the project aims to create enhanced energy access for 500 people. On an annual basis, 23 tCO2e will be reduced and 16 MWh of clean electricity will be generated. Munyax Eco plans to create 5 temporary and 10 permanent jobs, with 67% of leadership positions filled by women. Savings on energy-related expenditure is estimated to be EUR 7K.