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Pico hydro based cold storage

Cold Storage
Pico Hydro
Farmers
Rural Development
Post-Harvest losses
Pico hydro based cold storage

overview

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.

  • 9

    TRL

  • 1

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 10

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • Energy-Efficient –Uses Pico hydropower to run cold storage units.
  • Multi-Purpose –Supports local food processing and rural electrification.
  • Supported –Technical assistance and live demonstrations provided.

Functionality

Contact Us

Dr. 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

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