Nouakchott and Dakar handle some of the richest fisheries in the world with some of the least reliable power. Our first coastal cold store, for Acto in Nouakchott, was designed for exactly that — and the design travels.
Key facts
- 10 MT frozen store at −25 °C with ~46 kWp solar and ~153 kWh LFP battery, no diesel for refrigeration.
- C5 corrosion-rated enclosures and NEMA 4X options for salt air.
- Delivered in one 40-foot container; order to operational in 10–14 weeks.
- Customs clearance is the buyer's responsibility on direct sales; the container ships ~70% full so the remaining space is free for the customer's goods.
What the coast demands
Salt-laden air destroys standard electrical enclosures within two seasons. Every FBE coastal system uses C5-rated cabinets, sealed connectors and marine-grade fixings. Temperature and humidity are logged, because buyers in Europe want the record.
Logistics
The full system — panels, battery, inverter, refrigeration and the containerised cold room — ships in one 40-foot box to Nouakchott or Dakar. FBE's local partner handles haulage, offloading and installation; commissioning is against a written checklist with staff training at handover.
Who it's for
Fish and shrimp exporters, frozen-food distributors and processors paid in euros or dollars, who qualify for a service contract from a single site; cash buyers who prefer to own the store outright, which is how the Nouakchott project was structured.
Fish business on the coast? Ask for the coastal spec.
Talk to Frontières BayFrequently asked
Do you have a partner in Dakar?
Nouakchott has a local installation partner; Dakar is served on request from the same team.
French-speaking support?
Yes — see our French page and write to us in French.