{"id":4305,"date":"2022-12-18T13:55:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-18T13:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/?p=4305"},"modified":"2024-02-15T14:41:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T14:41:21","slug":"solar-generator-for-freezer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/solar-generator-for-freezer\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Generator For Freezer [What You Need To Know]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Will a solar generator power a freezer? Get key solar generator considerations (incl. 4 steps to appropriate sizing) that’ll help you take your freezer off-grid or simply keep it running during a blackout.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Solar generators can power freezers, but not all will<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being a safety hazard, incorrect sizing can damage both the freezer and the solar generator itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article you\u2019ll see how you can correctly identify the appropriate solar generator for your freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, you\u2019ll get freezer power consumption insights, key solar generator considerations, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To deliver more helpful insights, and to avoid \u201cit depends\u201d, two market leading solar generators have been identified, and their specs will be used as examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two market leading solar generators that are capable of powering a freezer have been selected based on power output, battery lifespan \/ cycles, reliability, versatility, ease of use, and price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These two freezer solar generators suit different use cases, and budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One is more suited to those that want just enough power to run their freezer for a short period of time (e.g. during a power outage).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other suits those that want to power their freezer indefinitely, reduce their reliance on the grid and \/ or those starting their journey into power independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The table below gives a quick snapshot of the key takeaways from this article, and (in order to get more specific than \u201cit depends\u201d) uses the two market leading solar generator options for the two different use cases.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Freezer backup use case<\/strong><\/td>Freezer backup + off-grid<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Solar generator<\/td>EcoFlow Delta Mini<\/td>EcoFlow Delta Pro<\/td><\/tr>
Appearance<\/td>
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Backup duration (battery only)<\/td>~21 hrs (max)<\/td>~3.5 days<\/td><\/tr>
Backup duration (with solar, and assuming 4 hrs of peak sunlight p\/d)<\/td>3 days (potentially)<\/td>Essentially unlimited<\/td><\/tr>
Note<\/td>Meets the power requirements for most modern freezers. Cost effective, reputable, and versatile option<\/td>More than enough for multiple freezers. This is a great future-proofed first step into reducing your reliance on the grid<\/td><\/tr>
Price category<\/td>Budget <\/strong>(see price with solar panels, here<\/strong><\/a>, & without a solar panel, here<\/strong><\/a>)<\/td>Premium <\/strong>(check out the price with a solar panel, here<\/strong><\/a>, & without a solar panel, here<\/strong><\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Backup duration estimates are based on the average amount of electricity that a modern freezer consumes per day (more on this below), assume the solar generator is completely charged and will run until it\u2019s completely empty, or until it doesn\u2019t get sufficient solar power to run the freezer. Also, it\u2019s assumed that there is no loss in efficiency (more on this below too).<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Can a solar generator power a freezer? Key considerations<\/a>
  2. What size solar generator do I need to run a freezer?<\/a>