Solar fridges for the developing world

As climate change leads to more electricity blackouts and brownouts, the reliability of everyday refrigeration is at risk. A new IEC Standard, together with solar innovations in Africa and Asia, demonstrates how cooling can continue when power grids falter.When people think of critical infrastructure, they tend to picture rail networks, hospitals or electricity grids. But one of the most essential everyday technologies is sitting in almost every kitchen: the fridge. Unlike lighting, which can be replaced by candles in an emergency, refrigeration has no easy substitute. When the power goes out, ...

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