[RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

[Dan Fink]

Having lived off grid since 1991, I have many opinions on what
refrigeration strategies have worked and not worked for me and my customers
over the years. It's in Home Power, here:
https://www.homepower.com/articles/home-efficiency/equipment-products/choosing-your-grid-refrigerator

Dan Fink
Professor of Solar Energy Technology, Ecotech Institute
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On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 10:04 AM, Steve McCarney <stevemccarney54 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Drake
>
> Probably the biggest development in off grid solar refrigeration is the
> growing use of battery free solar direct drive (SDD) fridges and freezers.
> These are now in widespread use by the global immunization community for
> vaccine refrigeration and some ice pack freezing.  It is believed there are
> over 10,000 already deployed with many more planned in the next few years.
>
> There are 7 manufacturers around the globe that have earned WHO
> "pre-qualification" after passing stringent testing focused on conserving
> vaccine.  Some also offer SDD for other uses.  To see who they are go the
> WHO website and see their catalog with approved fridges and freezers at
> http://apps.who.int/immunization_standards/vaccine_quality/pqs_catalogue/
>
> Best wishes
>
> Steve McCarney, Director of Cold Chain Solutions, Solar Electric Light Fund
>
> On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Drake <drake.chamberlin@
> redwoodalliance.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello Wrenches,
>>
>> What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We are
>> looking for a medium sized, commercially available unit that won't break
>> the bank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Drake
>>
>>
>> Drake Chamberlin
>>
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