Development Of Solar Powered Cold Storage For Agricultural Purposes

Abstract

In this paper, the design and development of a solar powered cold storage for agricultural purposes being presented. The final year project work undertaken by us involves a ground-breaking advancement in cold storage technology that combines portability and flexibility with solar energy's efficiency. The need for dependable and long-lasting cold storage solutions is growing in the modern world, particularly in isolated and off-grid locations. Traditional cold storage systems are immobile and frequently rely on non-renewable energy sources. Effective cooling mechanisms, real-time monitoring, and control via IoT integration, and a user-friendly interface are some of this revolutionary solution's standout characteristics. The Solar Hybrid Cold Storage system might have a significant influence on sectors including agriculture, healthcare, and disaster assistance where dependable cold storage is essential for protecting perishable goods, medications, and emergency supplies. The fusion of solar power with portability opens new avenues for cold storage accessibility in places with poor infrastructure, while simultaneously lowering operational costs and carbon footprints. The Solar Hybrid Cold Storage with Portability is the subject of this abstract, which encourages deeper investigation into its technological, financial, and environmental elements while highlighting its potential to fundamentally alter how we think about cold storage in a mobile and sustainable way. The work carried out is the seventh semester main-project by the students of Electronics & Communication Engineering under the guidance of the faculties supervision (guide).