A review of advancements in solar PV-powered refrigeration:
A PV powered refrigeration system utilizes solar PV panels to generate electricity, which is then used to power a refrigeration unit. A progressive enhancement of PV adaptability
A PV powered refrigeration system utilizes solar PV panels to generate electricity, which is then used to power a refrigeration unit. A progressive enhancement of PV adaptability
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Hamid et al. presented a techno-economic study for a solar refrigerator system where PV refrigeration was used for cold storage and compared with a system without a solar system (Ikram et al., 2021).
Vapor compression cycles in combination with PV system appear to be the best options. Optimization of solar PV refrigerator for cold storage facility. The operational cost of the system is decreased by 58.05 % annually. A feasibility study was conducted on a solar PV refrigeration system for remote areas (Del Pero et al., 2015).
This research aims to analyse the performance of a solar-powered thermoelectric refrigeration system. The model developed is a promising alternative for domestic refrigerators, accounting for a 44–63% drop in power consumption to cool a commensurate capacity refrigerator of 2.6L.
The payback period of the proposed system is 9.19 years. A successful attempt has been made with the development of a solar refrigeration system using solar energy. PV powered solar refrigerator becomes free after 7 years and also demonstrates economic effectiveness.