Kirkland, Washington – April 15, 2025 – CHILLMINE, an innovative Seattle, WA-based Data Center company and Energywise Equipment (Private) Limited, a leading Zimbabwe-based independent power producer (IPP) have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly pursue the development of data center facilities powered by renewable energy in Zimbabwe.CHILLMINE’s liquid cooling solutions will drastically reduce operating costs and the environmental footprint of Data Centers in this growing region.
The MOU outlines a framework for the development of Data Center facilities and Energywise’s 100MW Runde River Solar Park, located in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe. This collaboration aims to leverage the solar energy generated by the Runde River Solar Park to power Chillmine’s data center operations, focusing on services such as crypto mining, crypto mining hosting, and AI Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
“This partnership with Chillmine marks a significant step towards realizing the full potential of renewable energy in driving Zimbabwe’s digital economy,” said Culven Chipfumbu, MD of Energywise. “By providing clean, reliable power to Data Center operations, we are not only supporting the growth of emerging technologies but also contributing to the sustainable development of our nation’s infrastructure.”
Brian Neirby, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Chillmine, added, “Chillmine is thrilled to collaborate with Energywise on this groundbreaking project. Access to reliable and renewable energy is paramount for data centers, and the Runde River Solar Park provides an ideal solution. This initiative will enable us to expand our operations in the region and offer AI and crypto mining services while adhering to the highest standards of environmental responsibility.”
About Energywise
Energywise Equipment (Private) Limited is a leading independent power producer in Zimbabwe, committed to developing and delivering sustainable energy solutions. The company focuses on renewable energy projects that contribute to the country’s energy security and economic growth.
About Chillmine
Chillmine is a Seattle-based company specializing in the development and operation of advanced data center facilities. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions for high-performance computing, including crypto mining, crypto mining hosting, and AI Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Contact:
Culven Chipfumbu
Managing Director
culven.chipfumbu@energywise.africa
+263 772 491 439
Nhena Nyagura
Head of Business Development & Pre-Sales Engineering
+1 320 298 6092
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