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Engineering Team Develops Solar‑Biogas Hybrid Cold Room for Rural Farmers
A compact refrigeration unit powered by solar energy in daylight and biogas at night has been successfully built to aid horticulture growers facing power cuts in rural areas.
An engineering team has successfully developed a new solar‑biogas hybrid cold‑room system aimed at supporting horticulture farmers in rural areas plagued by frequent electricity outages.
The compact refrigeration unit operates on solar power during daylight hours, storing energy to run the cooling system, and switches to biogas generated from agricultural waste at night, ensuring continuous temperature control for perishable produce.
Designed specifically for small‑scale growers, the system provides reliable cold storage without dependence on the unreliable grid, helping farmers preserve harvest quality and reduce post‑harvest losses.
The prototype was tested in a village setting, demonstrating stable performance and offering a cost‑effective solution that leverages locally available renewable resources.
Officials said the technology could be scaled across other power‑deficient regions, promoting sustainable agriculture and improving farmers' income.
The compact refrigeration unit operates on solar power during daylight hours, storing energy to run the cooling system, and switches to biogas generated from agricultural waste at night, ensuring continuous temperature control for perishable produce.
Designed specifically for small‑scale growers, the system provides reliable cold storage without dependence on the unreliable grid, helping farmers preserve harvest quality and reduce post‑harvest losses.
The prototype was tested in a village setting, demonstrating stable performance and offering a cost‑effective solution that leverages locally available renewable resources.
Officials said the technology could be scaled across other power‑deficient regions, promoting sustainable agriculture and improving farmers' income.