Agriculture
January 20, 2024
ADRA Cold Climate Biodigester
Read SolutionImplemented by
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)
Updated on December 26, 2023
·Created on September 18, 2016
The EcoFrost Micro Cold Storage is a solar-powered cold storage room.
The EcoFrost Micro Cold Storage is the first on-farm solar-powered cold storage in India. The Micro Cold Storage units is a portable cold chain room that accommodates 5-6 metric tonne of produce is small enough for a single farmer. It can be monitored remotely by the team and can be operated via an Android app by the farmer.
Target SDGs
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Market Suggested Retail Price
$18,058.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
EcoZen Solutions
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Promethean Rapid Milk Chiller.
Regions
Southeast Asia
Countries
India, Indonesia
Manufacturing/Building Method
This product is individually assembled in Pune, India.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
Users can obtain this product directly from EcoZen Solutions.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown.
Storage capacity (L)
~5000 LÂ (5 metric tons)
Time to cool (hr)
6 hours
Cooling retention (hr)
System is constantly running. Can last 36 hours on backup battery.
Temperature control
Yes
Minimum internal temperature (°C)
2
Materials of construction
Unknown
Protection from insect entry
Yes
Refrigeration cycle catalyst
Unknown
Design Specifications
The unit relies on solar panels of 2.5-3.5KW and stores power using thermal energy rather than conventional batteries and can last for 36 hours in case of cloudy weather.
Technical Support
Provided directly by EcoZen solutions.
Replacement Components
Available with manufacturer.
Lifecycle
Warranty: 1st year free maintenance, on-site support & warranty on all components. 5 year warranty on the control system battery.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The system is said to pre-cool products in 6 hours between 10-15% and maintain humidity control between 80-95%. The backup should last between 24-30 hours.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown.
Safety
Safety precautions must be taken while transporting and installing this system. All wires and electrical components are sealed and do not pose a safety hazard if maintained properly.
Complementary Technical Systems
The product can be monitored and controlled with a mobile app.
Academic Research and References
Melendez, P. et. al. 2017. Extending the Apple Season: Cold Storage in Himachal Pradesh, India [thesis]. [India]: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
World bank group, 2017, INCLUSIVE INNOVATIONS Storage Solutions Reducing post-harvest losses by providing on- and off-farm affordable storage
“IIT engineers set up solar cold storage for Indian farmers” Accessed August 19th, 2024
Compliance with regulations
Unknown.
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