Cold Chain
Cold Chain & Cooling
Solar-assisted cold rooms and chillers that extend shelf life.
What is it?
Small cold rooms, milk chillers and refrigeration units powered or supported by solar.
What problem does it solve?
- Post-harvest spoilage
- Distress selling
- No cooling near the farm gate
Who is it for?
- Farmer groups
- Dairy collection centres
- Fruit and vegetable traders
How does it work?
A solar array powers a compressor or thermal storage unit that holds temperature through the day and night.
Benefits
- Longer shelf life
- Better price realisation
- Reduced wastage
Limitations and trade-offs
- Needs steady utilisation to justify cost
- Requires maintenance discipline
Typical applications
Agriculture · Dairy · Fisheries · Retail