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MZV-002 · Logistics · Kenya

Solara Cold Chain

Solar-powered cold rooms at 12 aggregation points cutting post-harvest loss by 35%.

Amber
Blended Stack
RM · Brian Mwangi·FMO + Diaspora Circle B
Committed
$420,000
50% deployed · 48mo term
Environmental
  • CO₂e avoided128tCO₂e
  • Diesel displaced48.2Klitres
Social
  • Post-harvest loss reduction17%
  • Smallholders served1,860farmers
Governance
  • Independent board chairYes

Theory of Change

Input → Activity → Output → Outcome → Impact

Input
USD 420k blended capital + concessional grant tranche
Activity
Build 12 solar-powered aggregation cold rooms
Output
Year-round cold storage at farmgate
Outcome
Loss cut from 32% to 21% (target 12%)
Impact
Smallholder horticulture income resilience + emissions avoided

Framework alignment

IRIS+
GRI
IFC PS

Counterfactual

Without cold chain, mango & tomato post-harvest loss persists at ~32%; farmers forced into distress sales.