Small-Scale SelfChill systems suitable for local production

Smart solar ice-maker:

Target applications:

  • Ice based fish cooling
  • Milk cooling in insulated milk-cans

Performance at 30°C ambient:

12 kg ice per day and cooling unit

Solar components needed:

PV Panels(200Wp) + Battery (40Ah@12V)

Example System 1: Solar Ice-maker

Direct drive refrigerator (Battery free)

Target applications:

  • Refrigeration of food
  • Household refrigerator

Performance at 30°C ambient:

4-8°C inner temperature. Autonomy of 24 h

Solar components needed:

PV Panels(150Wp)

Example System 2: Solar Refrigerator battery free

Water chiller (Ice storage system)

Target applications:

  • Refrigeration of food in cold rooms
  • Milk cooling in cold water bath
  • Fish cooling in cold water bath
  • Air conditioning

Performance at 30°C ambient:

  • Water temperature 4°C
  • 3000 kWh thermal storage
  • 800 W max thermal power
  • Minimal cooling room temperature 10°C
  • Minimal milk cooling temperature 4°C suitable for 24h storage

Solar components needed:

PV Panels(200Wp) + Battery (40Ah@12V)

Example System 3: Ice Storage for Cold Rooms
Prototype: Example System 3: Ice Storage for Milk Cooling