Solar refrigeration for post harvest food preservation is essential.
Some of the world’s most popular outdoor markets include those in Provence, France, Bangkok, Thailand, Paris, France and the Union Square Farmer’s Market in New York (among many others). These markets often boast handcrafted wares, colorful clothing, and fresh fruits and vegetables. That delicious fresh product is often supplied by the surrounding agricultural communities and farmers who transport their products into town.
For those of us who visit markets like these, we forget the effort it took to get all that produce in front of consumers. There are many things required to safely transport large quantities of produce to market such as a large supply of crops, portable cold storage and a means of transportation. Aldelano’s Solar ColdBox™ plays an essential role in providing solar refrigeration to farmers everywhere who consistently travel to market with their goods or export produce to other places.
Solar Refrigeration Defined
First of all, what is solar refrigeration? Solar refrigeration (or solar-powered refrigeration) is cold storage powered with energy sourced directly from the sun. Aldelano’s cold box uses Aldelano SmartLogic™ to harness the sun’s energy and sustain a renewable power source in any off-grid location. These refrigerated containers use the sun’s energy during the day to stay cool while storing some away for the nighttime hours, so fresh produce is kept cold both day and night.
Additionally, solar refrigeration is a clean source of energy. When compared to alternative methods of refrigeration, the environmental impacts are much more favorable than those associated with conventional fuel use.
The Impact on Agricultural Communities
Solar refrigeration is a rare commodity in some rural communities around the world. Many farmers use large electrically powered storage facilities to keep their produce cool before transporting it to market or exporting it to another country. Unfortunately, without the proper storage conditions during transport, some of this product can lose its quality and rich nutrients before it even makes it to market or grocery stores.
Aldelano is proud to offer agricultural communities all over the world this sustainable solar cooler. The perfect off-grid solar refrigeration solution, the Solar ColdBox™ gives farmers the ability to harvest their crops and keep them fresher, longer, with portable cold storage that can be easily transported to any market – near or far. With both freezing and refrigerating capabilities, this solar refrigerator serves as an American made sustainable resource for communities across the globe.
Post harvest food preservation is vital to the success of agricultural communities, but it can be easily achieved and improved with Aldelano’s Solar ColdBox™. Browse our website to learn more about this off-grid solar refrigeration solution