High-Capacity Agricultural Storage

A cold store designed for outstanding preservation (3,000 tonnes)

Complete delivery of a cold store with three chilled cold rooms in Ouahigouya (Burkina Faso), with a total capacity of 3,000 tonnes. This turnkey installation provides optimal storage of table and seed potatoes under extreme outdoor temperatures (40°C to 45°C).

Address

Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Scope of work

Technical study, design, supply, installation and commissioning.

Sector

Food processing

Duration

January 2026 – May 2026

The solution delivered

Background and client needs

As part of the development of Burkina Faso’s agricultural sector, our client needed robust infrastructure to keep potatoes fresh and of high quality all year round. In a climate where outdoor temperatures regularly reach 40°C to 45°C, the main challenge was to design an energy-efficient warehouse able to store up to 3,000 tonnes while drastically reducing post-harvest losses.

Our work

  • Technical study and refrigeration sizing
  • Design of a solution tailored to the needs
  • Supply of equipment and insulated panels
  • On-site assembly and connection
  • Commissioning and operating tests”

A solution tailored to the client’s requirements

Using our technical expertise, we implemented stepped temperature control (a 1°C drop per day), a 90% target humidity to prevent drying out, and an optimised storage density (250 to 300 kg/m³) for perfect preservation of seed and table potatoes.

Project highlights

What was the client's challenge?

Limit post-harvest potato losses in extreme ambient temperatures (up to 45°C), while storing 3,000 tonnes with controlled humidity and temperature pull-down

What solution was proposed?

A warehouse with three chilled cold rooms with precise temperature control (2°C to 6°C), humidity control (90% RH) and a rapid cooling system for products entering at 25°C.

What are the benefits of this installation?

Reinforced thermal insulation that cuts energy use, perfect preservation without drying out or weight loss, and a durable industrial asset that maximises the client’s profitability.