Why does Somalia need a cold & freezing storage facility?

The agricultural sector suffers from up to 40% post-harvest losses, affecting productivity and contributing to high food prices. SOMCOOL is revolutionizing the storage and preservation of perishable goods in Somalia with our innovative off-grid, solar-powered cold and freezing storage facilities.

What is a solarfold photovoltaic container?

at full power. The solarfold Photovoltaic Container is mobile for universal deployment with a light and versatile substructure. The semi-automatic electric drive unit manoeuvres the mobile photovoltaic system into its operating position rapidly and smoothly along a length of around 123 metres.

Why is energy so expensive in Somalia?

Over 95% of energy installations in Somalia use hydrocarbons, hindering the adoption of sustainable, renewable cold storage solutions. Energy can cost as much as $1/Kwh The agricultural sector suffers from up to 40% post-harvest losses, affecting productivity and contributing to high food prices.

How does cold storage affect the food supply chain in Somalia?

In Somalia, a nation facing harsh climates and food scarcity, the nearly non-existent cold storage chain severely affects vital contributors to the food supply chain, including smallholder farmers, fishermen, and wholesalers.

Why is energy a problem in Somalia?

Somalia faces significant food insecurity, further worsened by the loss of perishable goods. Over 95% of energy installations in Somalia use hydrocarbons, hindering the adoption of sustainable, renewable cold storage solutions. Energy can cost as much as $1/Kwh

What is the solarfold container monitoring app?

The free monitoring app is part of your package and enables you to monitor the solarfold Container at any time, and from anywhere. The comprehensive functionality of the app supplies data about yield, energy flow and the amount of electricity currently being fed into the grid – and all in real-time.