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Can a solar-powered refrigerated container help fight food waste?

That’s it! The solar-powered refrigerated container has the power to fight food waste while providing cold storage for vaccine, blood, or medicine all through commercial cold storage. Off-grid refrigeration can be valuable for humanitarian organizations and governments.

Is refrigeration a problem in Africa?

The chip giant’s automotive power play An African woman smiling and sitting in front of a basket of fish. Most of us take refrigeration for granted, but the majority of Africans do not have access to this basic technology. Lack of refrigeration means extra expense and is a drag on productivity, health, and economies.

Do Africans really need refrigeration?

An African woman smiling and sitting in front of a basket of fish. Most of us take refrigeration for granted, but the majority of Africans do not have access to this basic technology. Lack of refrigeration means extra expense and is a drag on productivity, health, and economies. Novel renewable technologies are changing this.

What is a refrigerated container?

Refrigerated containers, known as reefers, keep fresh produce, perishable items, medicines, anatomical waste and beverages cold or frozen. These 20ft (6m) and 40ft (12m) containers are 2.4m wide and run on three phase (380 - 460v) power and can keep the contents at a consistent temperature ranging between -25°C and +25°C.

What is a reefer container?

Reefer containers are bottom air delivery units designed to distribute chilled air from the floor, via specific T-shaped decking, with the advantage of producing a consistent and uniform flow of air across the entire container, powerful enough to ensure a perfect air exchange with the goods.