Solar Powered Cold Rooms – Off-Grid Cold Storage Solutions. Sustainable Cold Storage for Dairy, Agriculture & Food Value Chains
Looking for a reliable way to preserve perishable products in areas with unreliable electricity? Techwin Limited offers Solar Powered Cold Rooms – fully integrated, energy-efficient cold storage systems designed to operate off-grid using solar energy.
These solar cold rooms are ideal for dairy businesses, milk collection centers, cooperatives, agro-processors, and value addition enterprises across Kenya and East Africa, especially in off-grid or semi-arid regions.
Solar-Powered Cold Room
A solar cold room is a temperature-controlled, insulated storage facility powered by solar photovoltaic (PV) energy. It enables farmers, processors, and cooperatives to extend shelf life, reduce post-harvest losses, and maintain the quality of perishables such as milk, meat, fruits, vegetables, fish, and other temperature-sensitive products.
Features of Techwin Solar Cold Rooms
- 100% Solar Powered Operation: Custom-designed to operate fully off-grid or in hybrid mode (solar + grid or generator).
- Temperature Range: 0°C to +10°C: Adjustable settings suitable for milk, meat, produce, and other perishables.
- Modular Design: Available in customizable sizes – from 5m³ to 100m³+ for any scale of operation.
- High-Density Insulated Panels (PUF): Ensures minimal heat exchange and optimal thermal performance.
- Digital Temperature Controller & Display: Real-time monitoring and precise control of internal conditions.
- Battery Backup / Thermal Storage Options: Enables operation during cloudy days or nighttime.
- Secure, Easy-Access Doors: Fitted with safety locks and thermal seals.
- Low Maintenance & Long Service Life: Built for rugged use in East African climates.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Description
Cooling System DC or AC-based refrigeration system
Power Source Solar PV with optional hybrid integration
Temperature Range 0°C to +10°C (adjustable)
Panel Insulation 80–100mm PUF panels
Capacity 8m³ – 100m³ (customizable)
Flooring Anti-slip aluminum or stainless steel
Battery Bank (Optional) Lithium or deep-cycle batteries
Solar Array Size Based on cold room size & cooling demand
Usage Dairy, food processing, horticulture, hospitality, agro-value chains, harmaceuticals & vaccines
Solar-Powered Cold Room Prices in Kenya
Pricing depends on the size, temperature range, stored product, and solar capacity. Below is an estimated range:
Size (in cubic meters) Approx. Price Range (KES)
8m³ – 10m³ From KSh 500,000
15m³ – 30m³ From KSh 2.3 million
50m³ – 100m³+ Contact for customized quote
Sectors Benefiting from Solar Cold Rooms
- Fruits and vegetable aggregators
- Meat and fish storage
- Flower and horticulture exporters
- Pharmaceuticals and vaccines
- Mobile cold storage for rural markets
Reach out to Techwin Limited for customized solar cold room solutions at 0719034950