Design of Solar Energy Based Refrigerator

Anand M. Sharan

Solar Energy, Refrigerator

The paper discusses two types of refrigerators - one using thermos-electric elements which cause cooling to take place when electricity is passed through these. The needed electricity here is generated using an efficient electrical conversion of Sun's energy into electricity using photo-voltaic panels by tracking the Sun as one option. Alternately, the solar panel can be fixed. The second method of cooling is by using an eco - friendly refrigerant. The comparison of results is carried out in terms of lowest temperature achieved, and the energy consumption.