This document proposes establishing solar-powered cold storage facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to reduce post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables. It notes that 30-40% of produce is lost after harvesting due to lack of appropriate storage. A solar-powered cold storage technology from India that uses batteries to provide cooling for up to 30 hours is recommended. The document outlines plans to establish 30 units across 6 districts, cost estimates, and an import mechanism for the technology from other countries.

1. Solarized Cold Storage for
Agro-Based SMEs in
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2. Background;
 There is about 1 million tons production of fruits
and vegetables in KP and FATA
 Malakand contributes 40% followed by Peshawar
region 30%, Southern region 20% and Hazara
region 10%.
 30-40% post-harvest losses, 10-20% due to
inappropriate storage.Majority of the fruits and
vegetables are highly perishable and delicate.

3. Problem:
 In developing countries, 45% of food spoils
mainly due to lack of cold storage.
 470 million small farmers to lose 25% of their
annual income
 Perishable food especially fresh fruits and
vegetables start to deteriorate as soon as they are
harvested.
 lose weight, texture, flavor, nutritional value and
appeal. Cooling significantly slows down the rate
of deterioration, thereby increasing the storage
life of the produce.

4. Post Harvest Losses;

5. Solution:
 Walk-in, solar-powered cold stations for 24/7
storage and preservation.
 Cost effective models are needed

6. Available Technology;
Eco frost Technology
 Solar powered cold room available in India.
This technology enables the customers to retain the quality of their perishable
produce and derive more value for it by selling it at the right time to the right
markets.
It can be used in a pack house, in a mandi or for refrigerated transport.
Aims to create value by reducing wastage and improving price realization for
the produce.
Eco frost runs with just 6 to 8 hours of power supply for up to 30 hours
Estimated cost of 1.8 ton capacity is 18,000 US$ (PKR 2.09 million)
Estimated cost per ton is Rs. 11,60,000

7. Pictorial Glimpses ;

8. Advantages
 Innovative solar energy storage to provide backup during non sunny
hours.
 Freshness of fruits, vegetables and other commodities are
maintained for an extended period of time.
 Making more money by reaching out to the right market at the right
time.
 Dependency on third parties minimizes.

9.
Size 10‘ x 8'x 8'
Exterior Length 2,991mm
Width 2,438mm
Height 2,591mm
Internal Length 2,338mm
Width 2,290mm
Height 2,276mm
Cubic Storage Capacity 12.10 m3
( 427 Cu.Ft)
Approx 8 Ton
Locally Assembled Plants
Container Design ( 6 -8 Tons)

10. Container Design(16-18 Tons)
Size 20'x 8'x 8'
Exterior Length 6,058mm
Width 2,438mm
Height 2,591mm
Internal Length 5,456mm
Width 2,290mm
Height 2,276mm
Cubic Storage Capacity 28.4m3
(1,005Cu.Ft)
Approx 18 TON

11.
Size 40'x8'x9'
Exterior Length 12,192mm
Width 2,438mm
Height 2,896mm
Internal Length 11,584mm
Width 2,2292mm
Height 2,546mm
Cubic Storage Capacity (2,387 Cu.Ft)
Approx 43 Ton
.
Container Design (40 Tons)

12. Solarization of Cold
Container
Container
Size
Cooling
Capacity
Proposed
PV System
10‘ x 8'x 8'6"
02 Ton 7 KW
20'x 8'x 8'6"
04 Ton 14 KW
40'x8'x9'6" 08 Ton 28 KW

13. Cost of Solar Containers
S.
No
Capacity Description cost
1 6-8 tons Per unit cost of 10’8’8’ including
Container, condensing unit and
solrization @ 3200 per feet ( 640 *
3200)
PKR 2.5 M
2 16-18 tons Per unit cost of 20’8’8’ including
Container, condensing unit and
solrization @ 3200 per feet ( 1280 *
3200)
PKR 5 M
3 40 tons Per unit cost of 40’8’9’ including
Container, condensing unit and
solrization @ 3200 per feet (2880*
3200)
PKR 11.3 M
Total Cost of 30 Units will be around= PKR 150 M

14. Implementation Mechanism
 To be piloted in 06 districts Peshawar, Swat ,Dir,
Mardan Charsadda & DIK, with 30 units.
 In FSCs in these targeted districts its linkage with the
tele farming project for market projection
 Supervision and monitoring will be the responsibility of
Model Farm Service Centres / District Agriculture
Department
 Rapid Assessment for feasibility, identification of
feasible production clusters , Market assessment and
technological assessment through a consultant

15. Fruits and Vegetable Statistics of KP 2016 to 2017
Season Area (Ac) Production (Tons)
FRUITS
Kharif 77904 268705
Rabi 17704 63084
Total 95608 (38708 ha) 331789
VEGETABLES
Kharif 48602 199684
Rabi 34056 172810
Total 82658 (33465 ha) 372494

16. Targeted Districts Details
Total FSCs in KP = 66
Model FSCs in KP = 23
Registered Members= Approximately 2,000,00
District FSCs Registered
Farmers
Funds
(Million)
Fruits
Production
(Tons)
Vegetables
Production
(Tons)
Swat 06 26000 20.9 82640 62970
Mardan 05 6024 10.65 15102 17319
Charsada 04 14263 10.68 10187 33157

17. Storage Temp & Humidity of F& V
Commodities Temperature
(C)
Relative Humidity
%
Storage Life
Apple _1 to _45 90- 95 Up to 12 Months
Berries (incl.
Strawberries)
0 90-95 Up to 3 to 7 days
Potato 10 to 12 90 Up to 6 months
Onion 0 65–70 Up to 8 months
Pears -1-0 90–95 Up to 7 months
Nectarines, plums
and peaches
0 90-95 Up to 5 weeks
Tomato, ripe 13 90-95 Up to 3 weeks
Bananas 13-16 80-95 Up to 3 weeks
Lettuce 0 98–100 Up to 3 weeks

18. Import Mechanism (for 20 Units)
 In the US & Australian case the manufacturing time
would be 5-6 weeks & the European case its 4 weeks.
 Ex factory price of American & Australian made solar
cold store of 20* size will cost around US$ 55000.
 The freight costs from US/Australia/EU to Karachi
varies between USD 2500 per unit.
 On average the battery warranty is for 3-5 years.
 The H.S Code for this product is as below with a Duty
of 11%, Sales Tax of 17% & an income tax of 4.5%
( Total 32.5%)
 Total cost per unit is around;
55000+32.5% +2500 = US$ 75375 (PKR 8668000)
Total cost for 30 units will be around PKR 260 Million

19. Supported Documents
 20ft Grade A_spec sheet( Ireland).pdf
 20ft Grade D_spec sheet( Ireland).pdf
 40ft Grade A_spec sheet(Ireland).pdf
 40ft Grade D_spec sheet(Ireland).pdf
 Aldelano ( US Company).pdf
 C:UsersIlyas HassanDesktopPresentation on Solar cold store
 20ft Grade A_spec sheet( Ireland).pdf