This startup develops solar-powered refrigeration and air-conditioning systems for commercial and industrial use. Their off-grid and on-grid photovoltaic and tracking technology provides sustainable cooling solutions for cold rooms, containers, and storage facilities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
In regions with limited or unreliable electricity grids, particularly in developing countries, the lack of access to cooling infrastructure results in significant post-harvest losses of agricultural goods and hinders economic development. Traditional cooling solutions often rely on expensive and environmentally damaging fossil fuels, exacerbating the problem of energy poverty.
Solution
Solar Cooling Technologies provides off-grid and on-grid solar-powered refrigeration and air-conditioning solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Their systems directly power 1-phase and 3-phase compressors using photovoltaic technology, maximizing cooling performance when solar irradiation is highest. The company offers integrated ice storage solutions that store cooling power during the day and discharge overnight, maintaining consistent cold room temperatures without the need for batteries or a continuous grid connection. These solutions are available in various configurations, including cold rooms, cooling containers, and ice storage units, designed to meet the specific needs of agricultural businesses, warehouses, and logistics hubs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes agricultural businesses, logistics companies, and industrial facilities in regions with unreliable electricity grids, particularly in developing countries, seeking sustainable and cost-effective cooling solutions.
Features
- Direct-drive solar cooling units that operate independently of the grid using a proprietary power electronic unit and motion control system
- Ice storage systems ranging from 50 to 200 kWh, providing robust and cost-effective cooling power storage
- Temperature control ranging from -5°C to +15°C, suitable for a wide range of perishable goods
- Modular cold room designs available in 10m³ to 20m³ sizes, optimized for easy handling and low shipping costs
- Solar cooling containers that fit into standard overseas containers, offering mobile and rapidly deployable cold chain solutions
- Capability to switch to a public grid or generator as a backup power source