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Going off the grid also helps lower business costs. (Courtesy pic)
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Electricity costs continue to be one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in Eswatini today.

Whether you run a butchery, supermarket, restaurant or food distribution company, energy bills can quietly erode your profits.

Cold storage systems, which are essential for preserving products and maintaining quality, consume significant power daily.

In an economy where margins are already tight, this strain on operational budgets can make the difference between growth and stagnation.

Fortunately, new technology is offering a lifeline. PIC Smart Tech, a local innovator in industrial refrigeration, has introduced Eswatini’s first Solar-Ready Cold Room Conversion, a groundbreaking solution that allows businesses to save up to 70 per cent on electricity costs or even run completely off-grid.

This advancement is transforming how industries manage energy consumption and maintain consistent performance in refrigeration-dependent operations.

This is how Sabelo Simelane, the Managing Director at  PIC Engineering unpacked the system: “Think of your cold room as a profit-driving asset.”

PIC Engineering’s Solar-Compatible Cold Room System delivers dependable refrigeration, substantial energy savings and peace of mind.

Electricity prices in Eswatini continue to rise, putting pressure on businesses across sectors from butcheries and restaurants to supermarkets, farms and food storage facilities.

Cold rooms, while essential, are among the biggest energy consumers, silently draining thousands of Emalangeni every month.

PIC Engineering offers a powerful solution: Solar-ready cold room systems that dramatically reduce operating costs while maintaining optimal cooling performance.

What makes it the smarter choice

Their advanced inverter-based cooling technology is engineered to run on minimal electricity and is fully compatible with solar power. 

Thus, you can: Connect to your existing power supply to reduce your electricity bill immediately or integrate with solar panels for even greater savings and uninterrupted operation during load-shedding.

This is a dependable, energy-efficient cooling solution engineered to enhance your operations while reducing overhead costs.

Upgrade without replacing

There is no need to invest in a brand-new cold room.

PIC Engineering can convert your existing cold room by transforming it into a solar-compatible, energy-efficient solution, at a fraction of the cost of a new installation.

However, if you are building from scratch, their complete turnkey cold room packages are solar-ready from day one, ensuring maximum performance and minimal energy use.

  • The reason businesses are switching to energy-efficient cooling
  • Significant energy savings – reduce monthly electricity costs dramatically
  • Uninterrupted cooling – solar back-up keeps your stock safe during outages
  • Improved product quality – stable temperatures mean less spoilage
  • Eco friendly operations – lower carbon footprint and enhanced brand reputation
  • Low noise & maintenance – designed for reliability and ease of use
  • Custom-fit solutions – tailored for small butcheries to large supermarket cold rooms.
  • PIC Engineering is proud to introduce this cutting-edge solution to Eswatini’s business sector.
  • Purpose-built for local challenges, including rising electricity costs, frequent power disruptions and the critical need for reliable refrigeration.
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