This cold storage system harnesses energy from Pico hydropower units to reduce post-harvest losses and extend the shelf life of perishable produce in remote, hilly regions. By integrating control mechanisms and enabling surplus power use, it strengthens rural livelihoods. A 5 kW unit has been successfully deployed in Bajlari, Uttarkashi by RuTAG, IIT Roorkee.

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Contact UsDr. S.K. Singal Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee Email: sunil[dot]singal[at]hre[dot]iitr[dot]ac[dot]in |