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@article{184579,
        author = {S.Muthu Selvi},
        title = {Integration of Smart Grid and Community-Based Cold Storage Networks},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {2033-2036},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184579},
        abstract = {Small-scale entrepreneurs in coastal and hilly regions often face challenges in storing perishable goods due to unreliable power supply and lack of cold chain infrastructure. This paper presents EcoFridge, a compact, solar-powered, and IoT-enabled smart cold storage system tailored for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in such underserved regions. EcoFridge operates fully off-grid using solar panels and batteries and offers smart temperature and humidity monitoring with mobile alerts. It provides a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and sustainable solution for reducing spoilage of food, dairy, fish, and medicines. The system is particularly suited for individual vendors, farmers, and healthcare workers in remote areas. This paper details the architecture, implementation, and projected impact of EcoFridge on rural business sustainability and carbon reduction.},
        keywords = {Smart Cold Storage, Solar Power, MSMEs, Renewable Energy, IoT, Food Preservation, Rural Technology, Low Carbon, Coastal and Hilly Areas},
        month = {September},
        }