Thermodynamic
Independence
Modular, Solar-Powered, Multi-Temperature Cold Storage.
Solthera engineers and deploys modular, containerised cold-storage infrastructure closer to the harvest; from aggregation points to markets and outlets, preserving produce value and harvest to market and export
Benefit & Description
1
Reduce Shrink
Cut post-harvest loss from 50% to 15%
2
Value Preservation
Preserve quality to optimise price realisation.
3
Market & Export Access
Meet national and global standards.
Thermal Bands
Fresh, chilled, frozen - One intelligent chain
From chilled produce to frozen proteins and temperature-sensitive goods, Solthera keeps every product in the right environment from storage to delivery
Cold-Humid 0°C to 5°C
Primary Commodities
Strawberries, leafy greens, herbs, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, cut flowers, pharmaceuticals (vaccines, biologics)
Warm-Cool 10°C to 12°C
Primary Commodities
Tomatoes (ripe), bell peppers, cucumbers, bananas (ripening), chillies, garden eggs
Sub-Zero Freeze -15°C to -25°C
Primary Commodities
Frozen livestock, poultry, fish, dairy, specialised vaccines, biological samples
Technical Specifications
Certifications
Warranty
Commercial Options
Cold-Chain-as-a- Service.
Cold Storage has always required capital that most operators simply don’t have. Solthera has changed that. We offer outright purchase and lease-to-own infrastructure financing fully managed through AfriChill OS.
“Cold chain efficiency is no longer aspirational: it is accessible, affordable, and delivered.”
How Lease-to- Own works for your own hub
“The cold room pays itself, in the losses it stop and value it preserves”
Start with what you have
Step into your own Solthera solar cold room with minimal upfront capital; or convert your harvest into a down-payment.
Put it to work from day one
Preserve your own produce and earn by storing for others in your cluster; AfriChill OS routes demand to your hub from the moment it's switched on.
Pay as it preserves
A manageable monthly amount, designed to sit comfortably below what the hub saves you in losses and earns you in storage.
Own it over time
Every payment builds equity. At the end of the term, the hub is yours, and you can stay on the network and grow.
Fully supported
Installation, solar, battery, maintenance, the uptime guarantee and AfriChill OS are all included. You run the hub; we keep it running.
INCENTIVES
Harvest today, Own tomorrow
Getting started should never be the hardest part. These are the ways we lower the barrier, so the cold chain works for you before it costs you.
Harvest as Down-Payment
Pay your first months in produce, not cash. Your harvest is your collateral.
First Month Free
Your first 30 days of cooling, on us, so we prove the value before you commit.
No-Loss First Season
For our founding cohort: if choosing Solthera ever leaves you worse off than your usual market return, we cover the capped difference. The risk is ours, not yours.
Refer & Earn
Bring another farmer or operator onto the network and earn cooling credits on your own account.
Founding-Client Pricing
Locked-in preferential rates for the first operators in each corridor. Early movers pay less, for longer.
Women & Youth Terms
Preferential financing through our AFAWA and DBN windows, for the aggregators driving Africa's food economy forward.
Bundle & Save
Combine storage, fleet and value preservation for a lower blended rate than any one alone.
Buyer-Backed Terms
Arrive with a committed buyer and unlock better financing, because confirmed demand de-risks everything.
Financing De-risked, Your Capital Structure, Your Choice.
The capital exists, and we help you reach it. Eligible aggregators, cooperatives and SMEs can access preferential terms and financing support through our development-finance partners. We help you structure the case and apply.