# Eco-Friendly Mobile Coolers Solar-Powered Fridges on Camels By Howard Wu | Published 2008-10-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-nomads-testing-solar-powered-refrigerators-on-camels References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/featured_items/deserve_your_dream_design_education_and_advocacy_by_mariana_amatullo_11313.asp) & [cfr.princeton.edu](http://cfr.princeton.edu/cfr/innovation/engineering_development/mpala.xml) This pilot test of [solar-powered refrigeration units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) on camels is being performed by a nomadic community in Kenya. Mpala Community Trust is using these units to [transport medical supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcticstore-horizon) (most notably vaccines) with the help of Princeton University’s Engineering Department and Designmatters. Another part of this Mpala Project is HIV/AIDS education and family planning. As pictured here, the canvas flip-book was one of the end productions of this venture. The original project was submitted as an entry into the [World Bank Development Marketplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-central-kitchens) competition in 2007. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Refrigeration:** The use of solar power to operate refrigeration units has potential for disruptive innovation in various industries such as healthcare, food and beverage, and logistics. - **Energy-efficient Cooling Solutions:** Developing eco-friendly coolers and refrigeration units could lead to disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics, hospitality, and retail industries. - **Sustainable Transportation of Medical Supplies:** Implementing innovative methods like using camels to transport medical supplies with solar-powered coolers presents disruptive opportunities in the healthcare logistics and renewable energy sectors. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The application of solar-powered refrigeration units can revolutionize vaccine transportation and storage, ensuring better access to healthcare services in remote areas. - **Food and Beverage:** Solar-powered coolers have the potential to disrupt the cold chain logistics industry by offering sustainable and cost-effective alternatives for preserving perishable goods. - **Logistics:** Incorporating solar-powered coolers in transport operations can lead to disruptive innovation in the logistics industry, reducing carbon emissions and lowering costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco Power Ice-Free Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lioncooler-pro.md) - [Solar-Powered Car Freezers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-mini.md) - [Energy-Efficient Portable Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energyefficient-portable-fridges.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) - [High-Powered Mobile Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everfrost-powered-cooler.md) - [Backpack Car Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litheli-frozenpack.md) - [Modern Mobile Fridge Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amity.md) - [Next-Gen Electric Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everfrost-cooler.md)