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Decarbonisation pathways for cold rooms in India using renewable energy and low GWP refrigerants.

Numéro : 18363

Auteurs : SINGHA P., SAINI S. K., WIDELL K. N.

Résumé

India’s food chain faces growing challenges from rising ambient temperatures, energy constraints, and post-harvest losses of nearly 30% for some commodities due to inadequate infrastructure and the absence of standard processes. Despite recent expansion, the cold chain sector remains highly energy-intensive, with limited integration of renewable energy and continued reliance on high-GWP refrigerants. This study evaluates a solar photovoltaics (PV)–powered micro cold room integrated with thermal energy storage (TES) to support during the absence of solar energy, using R290 as refrigerant, and compares its performance with grid-dependent and partially PV-assisted configurations. The R290-based system demonstrates up to 11% lower annual energy consumption compared to R404A systems, with an improved coefficient of performance and a 10% reduction in total equivalent warming impact. PV–TES integration enables grid independence. Large-scale deployment could reduce emissions by up to 9,900 kilotonnes by 2050, supporting food security and climate goals nationally significantly.

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Pages : 12 p.

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  • Titre original : Decarbonisation pathways for cold rooms in India using renewable energy and low GWP refrigerants.
  • Identifiant de la fiche : 30034740
  • Langues : Anglais
  • Sujet : Environnement
  • Source : 9th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: April 12-14 2026
  • Date d'édition : 04/2026
  • DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.18462/iir.iccc.2026.8363

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