The Wakati is a solar-powered device that can be used to increase the amount of time that fruit and vegetables can be stored by giving them a safely sterilized microclimate. The device is designed to help farmers in developing countries who may not have access to refrigerators and electricity in general, causing them to lose produce and profits to spoilage.
The device can store up to 150 kg of produce and is fitted with a solar-powered ventilator, which evaporates 200 ml of water a week to create a humid environment. This helps reduce the extent to which crops dry out after harvesting.
100 Wakatis have been supplied to Haiti, Uganda and Afghanistan, with full-scale production set to commence shortly.
What's Driving This Trend
- Solar-powered Food Storage
- The trend of using solar-powered devices to create microclimates for storing food without refrigeration.
- Reducing Food Waste
- The trend of developing innovative solutions to reduce spoilage and increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
- Sustainable Agriculture
- The trend of implementing sustainable practices and technologies in agriculture to enhance food storage capabilities.
Who This Affects Most
- Agriculture and Farming
- The industry that can benefit from the Wakati technology to store and preserve agricultural produce without refrigeration.
- Renewable Energy
- The industry that can explore the use of solar-powered devices for various applications, such as creating microclimates for food storage.
- Emerging Markets
- The industry that can leverage innovative solutions like Wakati to address challenges faced by farmers in developing countries with limited access to refrigeration and electricity.
