A mid-sized seafood and agricultural exporter based in Maryland, USA, exporting frozen tuna, shrimp, and farm produce, adopted Foodmax Machines’ 20FT solar powered cold room container to solve unstable grid supply and high refrigeration costs. The off-grid unit stably keeps temperatures at -18°C for over 1,200 lbs of frozen goods, eliminates grid reliance, and sharply reduces daily operating costs.
A mid-sized seafood exporter based in Maryland, USA, specializes in processing and distributing premium tuna and shrimp. Their operation requires maintaining a consistent -18°C (-0.4°F) temperature to preserve product quality and meet USDA export standards. The company’s operations manager found us for a custom refrigeration solution. He contacted our team with clear requirements:
Run 10 hours autonomously without direct sunlight
Support remote temperature monitoring
Fit a limited loading bay and docking space
Our technical team replied within 2 hours with a 3D layout, energy simulation, and a clear ROI report. The client approved the proposal in a week and placed the order.
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Our Solution: Custom Solar Powered Cold Room
Component
Specification
Why It Matters
Container Size
20FT (1,160 cu.ft.)
Fits within client‘s existing docking bay footprint
Temp Range
-25°C to +10°C
Maintains -18°C for frozen seafood with headroom
Dual Refrigeration
Electric scroll + DC compressor
Seamless solar-to-grid switching, zero temperature fluctuation
Battery Bank
15kWh lithium-ion with smart BMS
14 hours runtime (exceeds 10-hour requirement)
Solar Array
6 x 540W monocrystalline panels (3.24 kWp)
Tiltable, wind-resistant frame rated for 120 mph winds
The solar cold storage container recouped its extra investment in only 19 months
Estimated lifetime cost savings for the client exceed $28,000
Stable constant temperature greatly reduced seafood and agricultural product waste
“Our energy bills dropped by nearly 80% on sunny days. The remote dashboard lets me check temperatures from my phone. Best facility investment we’ve made.” – Operations Manager, Maryland Seafood Exporter
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Why Choose Foodmax Machines Cold Chain Solution
Foodmax Machines is a trusted manufacturer of cold chain equipment worldwide. We specialize in high-quality refrigerated storage trailers and mobile cold storage solutions. Our team provides custom designs tailored to your specific business needs and budget. Our products meet international standards and serve clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. We provide a diverse range of food preservation equipment designed to support various businesses and events. Our food preservation products include refrigerated storage trailers, solar cold room containers, container cold rooms, commercial pizza prep fridge, and food thawing cabinets. Fill out the inquiry form today, and our team will send you a customized quote and video demo within 24 hours.
