Nyahale Budruk Gram Panchayat
Location: Piparpada village, Jawhar, Palghar, Maharashtra
Farmers in Piparpada cultivate seasonal vegetables like okra, cucumber, tomato, brinjal, and beans. To maintain the freshness of these perishable crops, the community installed a TaazaShelf unit. This decentralized system provides short-term cooling and drying, allowing farmers to avoid distress sales and optimize market timing.
2 kW
3000 kWh
4 - 5 Years
2.4
Implementation Model (CAPEX)
- Upfront investment by beneficiary for system ownership
- Viewed as a strategic asset for sustainable operations
- Reliable electricity for cooling and value-addition tasks
- Designed based on seasonal production and connected load
- Long-term utility for local post-harvest management
Expected Outcomes
- Extended shelf life for seasonal vegetables and leafy greens
- Reduction in spoilage and post-harvest losses
- Improved bargaining power for Piparpada farmers
- Enhanced quality preservation for better market prices
Unit Impact
- Significant reduction in village-level electricity expenses
- Operational sustainability through solar photovoltaic power
- Support for value-addition via dehydration when required
- Increased flexibility in harvesting and transport schedules