About
Trane Technologies is a global leader in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions.
Project Focus
Shell Foundation has a strategic partnership with Trane Technologies to tackle global challenges faced by underserved communities with open-sourced innovation.
The first phase of the partnership is focusing on commercialising and scaling selected low-cost passive cooling solutions which have demonstrated clear income uplift for customers in India and in two countries in Africa.
Insights and impact
Latest news and updates
FCDO
Fostering Innovation
Smallholder Farmers
East Africa
Post-Harvest Processing
How solar irrigation is transforming the lives of smallholder farmers in Kenya – lessons and the road ahead
Solar-powered irrigation is helping smallholder farmers in Kenya build resilience to climate shocks, improve nutrition, and reduce post-harvest losses.
28th January 2026
FCDO
Fostering Innovation
Micro-Entrepreneurs
East Africa
Cold Storage
Building climate change resilience: The impact of cold chain adoption for Lake Turkana’s fishers
Cold chain adoption helps Lake Turkana fishers reduce spoilage, increase incomes, and build resilience to climate change.
09th December 2025