SAN
FRANCISCO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelumbo Inc.,
a pioneering surface and coating technology company, proudly
announces that it is partnering with Daylight Foods on a California
Energy Commission project to deploy Nelumbo's anti-ice technology,
IceNein®. Daylight Foods is a prominent Bay Area food distribution
company, and with the receipt of a $2.9
million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC)
Nelumbo will deploy its groundbreaking IceNein® product at their
Union City location.
This CEC grant provides funding to deploy IceNein® in cold
storage facilities, with a goal of accelerating commercial adoption
of IceNein® and assisting decarbonization and energy efficiency of
California's cold chain.
Refrigeration accounts for an estimated one-third of the total
electricity usage for the food processing industry1,
resulting in an estimated 825 GWh of annual energy
usage.2,3 Additionally, refrigeration energy costs
are one of the largest operating costs for cold storage facilities
and can significantly impact profitability.
"We were thrilled to find a partner like Daylight Foods
practically in our backyard," states Cody
Oliver, Vice President of Industrial Platform Development at
Nelumbo Inc. "Their facility in Union
City is a perfect place to demonstrate the energy savings
potential of IceNein®, and their sustainability initiatives
perfectly align with our mission. We are also very thankful that
the CEC continues to recognize the potential of IceNein® to be a
transformative solution to decarbonizing our cold chain, and that
they are committed to accelerating widespread adoption of this
technology.
Daylight Foods is renowned for its commitment to delivering
fresh produce while prioritizing sustainability. Keith Brewer COO
of Daylight Foods stated, "As the demonstration site partner on
this grant, Daylight Foods is proud to collaborate with Nelumbo in
pioneering innovative solutions for cold storage efficiency. We
believe that IceNein® has the potential to revolutionize the
industry, driving both environmental and economic benefits."
IceNein® exists to help decarbonization of cooling systems,
including refrigerators and heat pumps. Today, all low-temperature
cooling systems require energy-intensive and disruptive defrosting
procedures. With IceNein®, the first coating to directly solve
frost and ice challenges in cooling products, both existing and new
systems can be more productive for longer at lower cost. IceNein®
is based on the Mineral® technology platform, has been developed
and tested over 8 years, and is currently produced in Nelumbo's SF
Bay Area HQ facility.
For media inquiries, please contact info@nelumbo.io.
About Nelumbo
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, is a leading surface and coating
technology company dedicated to transformative progress in climate
and sustainability. The company's innovative platform incorporates
high-performance metamaterials into everyday products, enabling
properties such as extreme water repellency, ice resistance, and
corrosion resistance. Nelumbo's environmentally friendly solutions
are free of PFAS and other harmful chemicals, offering a
sustainable alternative across a wide range of applications.
About Daylight Foods
Daylight Foods is the premier food service distributor in
Northern California, delivering
the freshest produce and ingredients from field to fork and
everything in between. Committed to sustainability and
environmental stewardship, Daylight Foods prioritizes innovation in
its operations to minimize its ecological footprint while meeting
the needs of its customers.
About California Energy Commission (CEC)
As California's primary energy
policy and planning agency, the California Energy Commission plays
a crucial role in creating a clean, modern energy system for the
state. By implementing policies and programs to promote energy
efficiency and combat climate change, the CEC aims to ensure
California's continued economic
prosperity while safeguarding the environment for future
generations.
1
https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2013/11/f4/energy_use_and_loss_and_emissions_food.pdf
2
https://downloads.usda.library.cornell.edu/usda-esmis/files/x059c7329/kd17dw989/9p291c96d/rfwh0122.pdf
3
https://www.cbre.us/real-estate-services/real-estate-industries/industrial-and-logistics/industrial-and-logistics-research/us-marketflash---cold-storage-heating-up#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20currently%20has%20approximately,ft.
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