Deliverable D2.4 Design of innovative solar coolers and solar driers

Description

The ECOHUBS in Ghana and Kenya will be equipped with a solar powered ice making machine and a solar multipurpose drier, each. The dimensioning of the equipment is resulting from the specific requirements and adjusted between the
project partners. The energy demand of each application is analyzed, and the resulting energy supply is designed corresponding to the local situation. Photovoltaic for electricity production is considered as the simplest to install
energy supply system, while providing heat for the drying processes is more challenging. Different approaches were followed for Ghana and Kenya: a solar thermal collector system will be installed in Ghana and heat pumps will be used
in Kenya for heat production.