# Eco-Friendly Drink Dispensers The A011 Vending Machine Keeps Cool Power-Free During the Day By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a011-vending-machine References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/06/vending-machine-no-electricity.html) & [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/coca-cola-develops-cooling-power-free-vending-machine-during-daytime-160489085.html) The A011 Vending Machine is an eco-friendly alternative to other [drink dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redyref-smart-food-fridge). It manages to keep drinks cold without power. At least during the day it does. At night, when electricity is cheaper, it uses energy. Touted as a peak-shift vending machine, it can operate for up to 16 hours per day without power. By using vacuum insulated material and air-tight doors, the coolness generated overnight is maintained throughout the day. Developed by [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-flex) Japan in collaboration with [Fuji Electric Retail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogenpowered-vending-machine), the A011 Vending Machine was created in response to the Japan earthquake disaster last year, which left the country with a major shortage of electricity. This creation could spur similar ones in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Drink Dispensers:** Opportunity for the development of energy-efficient vending machines that operate without power during the day. - **Peak-shift Vending Machines:** Potential for the creation of vending machines that operate for extended periods without power, utilizing overnight generated coolness. - **Collaborative Solutions for Energy Shortages:** Rise in partnerships between companies to develop innovative solutions in response to electricity shortages. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for beverage companies to invest in eco-friendly drink dispensers to meet consumer demand for sustainable options. - **Vending Machine Industry:** Opportunity for vending machine manufacturers to develop peak-shift vending machines that operate without power during the day, catering to eco-conscious consumers. - **Electrical Equipment Industry:** Potential for collaboration between electrical equipment manufacturers and beverage companies to develop energy-efficient vending machines in response to energy shortages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bottle-Free Beverage Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-aqua-water-bar.md) - [Electricity-Free Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bud-ground-cooler.md) - [Low-Maintenance Drink Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-flex.md) - [Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-sensitive-vending-machine.md) - [BYO Bottle Drink Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refilled-refiller-stations.md) - [Rapid Refreshment Cooling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envirocool-vtex.md) - [Self-Chilling Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-can.md) - [Smart Water-Dispensing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-and-water-dispenser.md) - [Self-Cooling Can Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolcan.md)