South Africa is not the only place with energy issues as it has become a global phenomenon, however, it is exacerbated here with continuous breakdowns and the resulting ‘load-shedding.’ This poses serious threats to the cold chain where the requirements for many products are exacting and if the chain is broken, even for a very short time it can have disastrous effects.
The solution to the low energy crisis, therefore, lies in two main areas. These are providing an effective alternate energy solution and also very reliable and precise monitoring of the cold chain to ensure it is not broken for any significant time. In essence, high-tech solutions for a low-energy cold chain are required.
Energy Solutions
South Africa is a country where the obvious alternate energy solution is in harnessing the power of the sun. The other alternative energy solutions of gas and generators rely on resources that are not eco-friendly and also continuously rising in price. Cold Watch provides an excellent Solar solution.
After an initial outlay, a Solar energy solution can provide partially off the grid and even totally non-reliant on the grid options, thereby saving money in the long term and is also kinder to the planet. It is particularly helpful for the agricultural sector who, have the infrastructure to erect Solar on a significant scale, and, most importantly, it offers continuous power with absolutely no downtime. From a structural point of view, it is an industrial customised Solar solution with a stainless steel frame and is waterproof. Additional high-tech advantages include temperature and humidity sensors capability, which utilises a SIM card and is roaming SIM compatible.
Precise Monitoring
It has always been important, but now even more so, with energy supplies being so inconsistent and sometimes even temporarily non-existent, to constantly monitor the cold chain of any product throughout its journey from manufacturer to retailer and in cold storage.
This is an exact science and needs to be conducted with cutting-edge precision. Once again, Cold Watch provides a solution in the form of a web application they provide via a detailed monitoring unit dashboard. Some of its significant features are:
- A Unique ID and password login;
- Multi-user access (Admin and Viewer);
- Product-specific customisable settings;
- Detailed reports in PDF / CSV formats;
- Google Maps integration and SAT view;
- Event history;
- Temperature and humidity profile notifications; and
- Customisable cycle profile settings.
The Complete Cold Chain Solution
These are just two of the products offered by Cold Watch to provide high-tech solutions for a low-energy cold chain, however, these are not the only products on offer. They have several products that offer high-tech solutions for the precise monitoring, maintenance and management of the cold chain on a global scale.
Cold Watch’s combination of science, process and technology provides cold chain solutions that bridge the gap between industry, technology and the consumer. Whichever you represent do not hesitate to contact them for solutions to your unique cold chain challenges.
