# Solar Powered Fridges Using the Power of the Sun to Keep Things Chilled By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-fridges References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/portable-solar-powered-fridge-from-iis/12226/) This innovation is going to sound a little ironic. It is a solar powered fridge. If you’ve ever wanted to keep a fridge outside without having to hide it in the garage, now you can. Harnessing the power of the sun, the fridge can go completely wireless and maintain a temperature from -5 degrees (F) to -20 degrees (F) using the [400amp / hr battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solix-everfrost-2). You can put the solar powered fridge on the deck at the cottage or cart it onto the boat for an afternoon of [cool drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everfrost-cooler) and it will last as long as you can. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar Powered Fridges:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to provide environmentally friendly and portable cooling solutions using solar power. - **Wireless Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop wireless appliances that are not reliant on grid electricity and can be used in outdoor settings. - **Off-grid Energy Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create off-grid energy solutions that can power various appliances, such as fridges, using renewable energy sources like solar power. ### Who This Affects Most - **Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for appliance manufacturers to develop solar-powered fridges and other wireless appliances. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the renewable energy industry to create off-grid energy solutions that can power appliances like fridges using solar power. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor recreation industry to provide portable and solar-powered cooling solutions for activities such as boating and camping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Car Freezers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-mini.md) - [Eco Power Ice-Free Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lioncooler-pro.md) - [Energy-Efficient Portable Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energyefficient-portable-fridges.md) - [Backpack Car Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litheli-frozenpack.md) - [Electricity-Free Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bud-ground-cooler.md) - [Fridge-Powering Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossibot-f3600-power-station.md) - [Solar-Powered Refrigerated Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birds-eye-shipping-trucks.md) - [Wheel-Base Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridze.md) - [Slender Fridge Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridgepower-portable-power-station.md)