What is the market potential for solar cold storage in Rwanda?

The assessment focused on the Government of Rwanda’s export target of 46,000 tonnes of horticulture products by 2024. The results indicate that if the target is met, the market potential for solar cold storage could be as high as USD 6,105,000 with a 75 percent adoption rate of cold storage for horticulture products for export.

Can solar cold storage be used in horticulture?

One such technology is solar cold storage. A recent assessment conducted by the FAO in Rwanda estimated the market potential of several solar energy technologies across all food value chains in Rwanda, including the market potential to deploy solar cold storage across the horticulture value chain.

Can Zimbabwe provide off-grid cold storage solutions?

The country’s deepening electricity crisis may provide an opportunity for players to provide off-grid cold storage solutions With Zimbabwe’s production slightly exceeding that of Zambia, and with South African and other local companies supporting the cold storage needs of horticultural producers, Zimbabwe offers a market entry opportunity.

What are some examples of a solar powered cold chain storage solution?

For example, Baridi developed a PAYG enabled solar powered cold chain storage solution targeted towards meat markets supplying local butcheries while Cold Solutions Kenya is developing a 15K sqm facility that will help businesses manage large scale storage and transportation across multiple value chains 1.