Inficold: Pioneering Solar-Powered Cold Storage Solutions

Inficold is a pioneering Indian cleantech startup founded in 2015 by two IIT Bombay alumni, Dr. Nitin Goel and Dr. Himanshu Pokharna. Headquartered in Noida, Inficold addresses one of the critical challenges faced by farmers and food producers in India—preserving perishable goods in areas with limited or no electricity access. The company’s innovative solar-powered cold storage solutions help reduce food spoilage and waste, thereby improving farmers’ incomes and contributing to food security.

Inficold’s flagship product, ColdVault, is a revolutionary thermal energy storage system that uses phase change materials to store cooling energy, allowing cold storage even during power outages or at night without batteries or grid electricity. This approach offers a highly reliable, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional refrigeration technologies that often depend on diesel generators or unreliable power grids.

The startup offers modular cold storage units and bulk milk coolers with varying capacities suited for rural cooperatives, farmers, and small-scale food producers. These systems are designed to store fresh produce, dairy, fruits, and vegetables, helping extend shelf life and maintain product quality. Inficold’s solutions are highly scalable and have already been deployed across numerous Indian states, especially in regions with challenging power infrastructure.

By leveraging clean energy and smart thermal storage technology, Inficold empowers farmers and supply chain actors to minimize losses, improve market access, and enhance sustainability. The company’s mission is to build a resilient cold chain infrastructure that supports India’s agricultural sector while reducing carbon footprints.

Inficold continues to innovate and expand its reach, aiming to install thousands of solar-powered cold storage units nationwide, revolutionizing how perishable goods are preserved and transported in India’s off-grid and semi-urban areas.