Updated on December 26, 2023

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Created on September 18, 2016

EcoFrost Micro Cold Storage

The EcoFrost Micro Cold Storage is a solar-powered cold storage room.

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Product Description

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 L (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

  • Dimensions: 20 x 8 x 8 ft
  • Capacity: 5000-6000 kg
  • Pre-cooling in 6 hours: 10-15%
  • Temperature control: 2-10 degree C or 10-20 degree C

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

Compliance with regulations

Unknown.

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