African industries face structural challenges in upgrading their production systems. Many firms operate with ageing or inefficient machinery and have limited access to modern, high performance equipment and innovative industrial solutions. This technological gap reduces competitiveness and slows progress toward cleaner and more efficient production.

At the same time, broader socioeconomic trends, such as population growth, rapid urbanization, and rising living standards, are driving a sharp increase in energy demand across the continent, particularly for cooling solutions. Meeting this growing demand in a sustainable way requires access to clean technologies and adequate financing. However, many industries struggle to secure the capital needed to invest in efficient equipment, which in turn limits their capacity to reduce emissions and support the region’s decarbonisation goals.