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Copeland partners with Ecozen to aid agriculture sector
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Monday, 26 May, 2025, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Bengaluru
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Copeland, a global provider of sustainable heating, cooling, cold chain and industrial solutions, has partnered with Ecozen to develop an innovative solar-powered cold storage system to benefit rural communities across India.
Built with its ZBW variable speed compressors and integrated with its solar-powered technology, the combined system enables a wide frequency range, ensuring greater reliability, lower energy consumption, and faster pull-down during peak loads for off-grid cold rooms at the farm level.
Since its deployment cross India, this state-of-the-art refrigeration innovation, featuring over 300 variable speed compressors, has achieved a remarkable reduction of approximately 22 tons of CO2 emissions (for 5 tons of cold room). The variable speed technology coupled with enhanced vapor injection (EVI) improves efficiency by up to 17%, delivering substantial energy savings through total off-grid operations. Operating primarily on solar power and thermal energy storage allows farmers to significantly lower operational costs. The solar-powered refrigeration technology ensures consistent operation even during periods of low solar intensity or during the monsoon season.
Jagadish Keswani, president, India, Middle East and Africa for Copeland, said, "With the rising demand for perishable goods, quick- and e-commerce infrastructures, the Indian agriculture sector is increasingly dependent on smart refrigeration and storage solutions that are sustainable and energy efficient. Understanding the demand, Copeland has enhanced Ecozen’s solar cold storage rooms, helping farmers reduce food waste and sustain produce quality. Our ZBW variable speed compressors deliver exceptional reliability and energy savings, ensuring continuous refrigeration even during low solar intensity.”
The solar-powered refrigeration system is particularly beneficial in the first mile of the agricultural ecosystem, rapidly cooling and preserving crops post-harvest. For instance, dragon fruit stored in these units can be sold for four times the off-season price, increasing farmers' profitability.
Alok Nikhade, AVP, technology for Ecozen, said, "As the demand for sustainable solutions in agriculture grows, this partnership with Copeland has significantly enhanced the capabilities of our solar cold room system solution. Together, technology allows farmers to efficiently preserve crops, reduce waste, and extend shelf life—ultimately boosting their income. Through renewable energy, we are driving the future of Indian agriculture toward sustainability and economic prosperity."
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