ShareKenya : Alternative energy supplies to refrigerate food
Annually, 95 million liters of milk is lost in Kenya due to lack of refrigeration.
Annually, 95 million liters of milk is lost in Kenya due to lack of refrigeration.
Kenyan businesses are focusing more on reducing energy costs by applying sustainable energy, including solar power. In Kenya, the cost of energy per KWh is 17 cents, with prices doubling every few years. Annually, 95 million liters of milk is lost in Kenya due to lack of refrigeration.
Dairying is a common livelihood in Kenya, where there are over 650,000 small-scale dairy farms, most without electricity.
Solar icemakers can make 50 kg of ice on a sunny day, which allows 100 kg of milk to be chilled daily.
One solar icemaker can supply the chilling needs of up to 30 farmers.
The icemaker has zero carbon footprint and emits no greenhouse gases.
Source: Global Cold Chain Alliance
Kenyan businesses are focusing more on reducing energy costs by applying sustainable energy, including solar power. In Kenya, the cost of energy per KWh is 17 cents, with prices doubling every few years. Annually, 95 million liters of milk is lost in Kenya due to lack of refrigeration.
Dairying is a common livelihood in Kenya, where there are over 650,000 small-scale dairy farms, most without electricity.
Solar icemakers can make 50 kg of ice on a sunny day, which allows 100 kg of milk to be chilled daily.
One solar icemaker can supply the chilling needs of up to 30 farmers.
The icemaker has zero carbon footprint and emits no greenhouse gases.
Source: Global Cold Chain Alliance