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The World Vegetable Center's Eastern and Southern Africa office in Arusha, Tanzania, has installed 128 solar panels to power over half of its operations. The solar system supports research laboratories, office buildings, and cooling systems for seed storage at Africa's Vegetable Genebank.

Commissioned in February 2026, the hybrid installation can generate nearly 80 KWh at peak output and includes a 100kW inverter and a 40kWh lithium battery. The initiative, part of the Taiwan-Africa Vegetable Initiative, aims to cut electricity costs by 50% and promote sustainable food systems in Africa.