Thermal Energy Service Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (TESSOL) has developed a fuel-free reefer system called PLUGnCHILL that uses thermal energy storage to power refrigerated trucks. The system works by plugging the reefer truck into the grid for 4-6 hours to charge a phase change material storage system. This allows the truck to then make deliveries over multiple days without using any fuel. TESSOL's system provides cost savings over diesel reefers of 65-73% and reduces carbon emissions. Case studies demonstrated the system maintained temperature during deliveries even with long door opening times.
6. SYSTEM VARIANTS
STATIONARY CHARGING UNIT VEHICLE MOUNTED UNIT
REDUCED CAPEX
HIGH REDUNDANCY
REDUCED WEIGHT
OPERATIONAL EASE
HIGH FLEXIBILITY
LESS SPACE USAGE