# Backyard Refrigerator Concepts Nicolas Hubert's 'External Refrigerator' is Eco-Friendly Cool By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicolas-hubert References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/solar-powered-refrigerator-clings-to-wall-on-the-outside-to-chill-food/) & [nicolashubert](http://www.nicolashubert.com/) If you want to safely store [perishable foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saveit) and save some money at the same time, you would need Nicolas Hubert's 'External Refrigerator. Nicolas Hubert's fridge is designed to use [solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-solutions) to keep your food cool. When temperatures drop, the External Refrigerator uses the chilly air to [keep food cold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-fridge1). When it is sunny however, the solar panels on the fridge kick in to provide cooling. Nicolas Hubert's design would undoubtedly lead to cheaper electricity bills and cooler home designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Refrigeration:** There is a trend towards eco-friendly refrigeration that reduces electricity bills and is designed to use sources like solar power and chilly air to keep food cold. - **Solar-powered Appliances:** The trend of solar-powered appliances is increasing, especially for household appliances like refrigerators, which can help to reduce energy consumption and costs. - **Low-cost Refrigeration:** There is a trend towards low-cost refrigeration systems that can provide cooling through using natural resources like solar power, which can lead to savings for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance:** The home appliance industry should continue to explore the use of solar power and other natural resources to power fridges and other products, which would reduce energy bills for consumers while benefiting the environment. - **Green Energy:** The green energy industry has opportunities for innovation in producing more efficient solutions for solar-powered appliances and eco-friendly refrigeration. - **Construction:** The construction industry should take note of the trend towards eco-friendly refrigeration and integrate these designs in building plans to offer buyers lower energy bills and more energy-efficient homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compartmentalized Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-refrigerator.md) - [Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tony-food-storage-container.md) - [Wheel-Base Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridze.md) - [Bespoke Multi-Section Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-mini-refrigerator.md) - [Energy-Efficient Portable Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energyefficient-portable-fridges.md) - [Suitcase-Style Mini Fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mini-fridge.md) - [Food Preservation Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beko.md) - [Portable Ice Maker Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-glacier.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md)