Chris Edeh

Dr. Chris Edeh is a visionary entrepreneur operating at the intersection of clean energy, agriculture, and climate finance. He is the founder of Solarcool, a renewable energy company delivering solar-powered cold chain solutions for agriculture, healthcare, and commercial sectors in Africa. He also leads Emmppek Farms, a climate-smart agribusiness integrating solar technology to scale sustainable food production and storage. With over 15 years of experience in infrastructure development, renewable energy, and development finance, Dr. Edeh brings a deep understanding of both grassroots implementation and high-level policy. He holds a doctorate in development finance and has advised on numerous projects across West and Central Africa, ranging from embedded solar PV to agricultural value chain electrification. A frequent speaker at global and regional forums, Chris is known for distilling complex challenges into actionable strategies that connect technology, finance, and social impact.