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.

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.

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

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.