Funded by the Mott Foundation, this project addresses climate change by promoting renewable energy adoption to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our work focused on developing the DREEM Hub-and-Spoke Model for the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) by conducting a detailed needs assessment and designing a framework for its effective implementation. The project centered on analyzing the dairy and horticulture value chains to identify specific needs, challenges, and existing solutions. This assessment emphasized integrating renewable energy technologies to boost productivity, enhance sustainability across the value chains, and reduce post-harvest losses.

The insights gained were instrumental in structuring the DREEM Model, ensuring it was tailored to address critical gaps and promote renewable energy solutions. By partnering with KCIC, we aimed to establish a scalable and impactful framework that advances Kenya’s climate resilience and fosters long-term environmental sustainability.