Aburi Drying Center

Local Challenges & Needs

green pineapple plant with a pineapple fruit

Pineapple Farmers

lack of logistics
limited access to the market
partial sale of the pineapple production

flat huts and a sales booth behind a small green and yellow car

Rural Population

decoupled from the economy of Accra
low level of education
low salary level

What We Do

Drying Centers with VARSBOX Dryers

How do VARSBOX dryers work?

gas separation membranes produce nitrogen gas from the ambient air
based on a heat pump
reduces oxidation reaction
mobile and closed system with photovoltaic system
operation independent of weather conditionsm

front and backview of the varsbox dryer with pineapples and dryed pineapples

red container with solar panels on a metall tray

Green Energy on Site

Sun Photovoltaic Container

The mobile VARSBOX Sun Photovoltaic Container supplies the VARSBOX dryer with regenerative energy from solar power for on-site drying that is independent of the power grid.

Powerful solarpanels and a high capacity lithium-ion-battery guarantee a 24/7 drying operation.

Technical Specifications:

solarpanels with 12 kilowatt peak power
50 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion-battery for all night operation of the VARSBOX Dryer
Solar cells can be extended and retracted mechanically and stowed completely in the container

Creating Value for Everyone

The drying centers for pineapples create value locally under strict guidelines for sustainable development, addressing various of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).