Advanced Dehydration & Storage Systems – Solar Black-Body Multi-Fuel Food Preservation Equipment

Innovative, renewable energy-powered food processing and storage solutions for smallholder farmers, women entrepreneurs, food processors, and industrial clients across Nigeria and West Africa. Powered by advanced Solar Black-Body (BB) dehydration technology and multi-fuel flexibility (solar, gas, electric, charcoal) — these systems reduce post-harvest losses, extend shelf life, and add measurable value to farm produce.

Technology Overview

• Solar Black-Body (BB) Dehydration: Leverages advanced black-body radiation principles to maximise solar heat absorption and achieve efficient, even drying at lower running costs
• Multi-Fuel Options: Each system supports solar, gas, electric, and charcoal fuel sources — ensuring uninterrupted operation regardless of energy availability
• Turnkey Solution: Equipment + installation + training + ongoing technical support included
• Scalable: Systems are available from household scale (50 kg/day) up to industrial scale (500 kg+/day)

What Can Be Processed

• Fish and seafood
• Meat and poultry
• Fruits (mango, banana, pineapple, tomatoes)
• Vegetables (pepper, okra, leafy greens)
• Grains and legumes
• Herbs and spices

Measurable Outcomes

• Post-harvest waste reduced by up to 30%
• Product shelf life extended by up to 50%
• Energy-efficient operation — lower running costs vs. conventional drying
• Improved product quality and market value
• Higher profitability for food producers and SMEs

Who This Is For

• Smallholder farmers preserving harvests and reducing on-farm losses
• Women entrepreneurs in food processing and value addition
• Food startups and SMEs scaling production and reducing waste
• Industrial clients requiring high-capacity, reliable dehydration lines
• NGOs and development organisations deploying food security interventions

UN SDG Alignment

• SDG 2 — Zero Hunger: reducing post-harvest food losses and improving food security
• SDG 7 — Affordable & Clean Energy: solar-powered operation reduces fossil fuel dependence
• SDG 8 — Decent Work & Economic Growth: enabling food entrepreneurs and farmers to increase income
• SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption: reducing waste throughout the food supply chain
• SDG 13 — Climate Action: energy-efficient design reduces carbon footprint of food processing

System Capacity Tiers

Tier	Capacity	Starting Price (USD)	Best For
Basic	Up to 50 kg/day	From $1,500	Smallholder farmers, household processing
Standard	50–200 kg/day	From $3,000	Community groups, small cooperatives, SMEs
Commercial	200–500 kg/day	From $8,000	Medium enterprises, food processors, export-oriented farms
Industrial	500 kg+/day	From $20,000	Large-scale processors, industrial food companies

All prices are starting points — final price depends on system specifications, fuel configuration, and delivery location. Contact Francis Rivero for a custom quote before ordering.

What’s Included (Turnkey Delivery)

1. Complete dehydration and storage system — fully assembled and tested
2. On-site installation and commissioning
3. Operator training for your team
4. Operations and maintenance manual
5. Ongoing technical support and after-sales service

Shipping & Delivery

• Local / National (Nigeria): 1–3 weeks
• West Africa (Cameroon, Ghana, and neighbouring countries): 2–5 weeks
• International (USA, Canada, UK, Australia, select EU/Asia): 3–8 weeks depending on destination and customs
• Freight rates vary by system weight and destination — quoted individually
• Free shipping on orders over $10,000 USD (within agreed logistics partnership zones)

Policy

• All systems sold with a manufacturer warranty — terms confirmed at order
• Custom orders are non-refundable once manufacturing begins
• Cancellation before manufacturing start: deposit refunded (less processing fees)
• Damage claims must be filed within 7 days of delivery with photographic evidence