Introduction to Solar Refrigeration System

What is a solar refrigeration system?

It is the refrigeration system that runs on the solar energy where the power is supplied not by the electrical supply system, but from the solar panel. In this process we produce refrigeration effect with the help of energy of sun and thermal energy or photovoltaic may be included in this.

How can solar energy be used for refrigeration?

The first approach involves utilizing a PV-based solar energy system, which converts solar energy into electrical energy and applies it to refrigeration in a manner similar to traditional methods (Gunapriya et al., 2022). The second one is cooled through thermoelectric processes (Rajasekaran et al., 2022).

What are solar-powered absorption refrigeration systems?

Solar-powered absorption refrigeration systems offer a sustainable and energy-efficient alternative to conventional cooling technologies by utilizing solar thermal energy rather than mechanical compression.

Can cold thermal energy storage be integrated with a solar refrigeration system?

The integration of cold thermal energy storage with a solar refrigeration system (SRS) will be the next-generation alternative for battery-based backup, which has the potential to run the system at low cost and net-zero carbon emission-based F&V storage. CTES is classified into latent and sensible heat-based energy storage.