refrigeration
Self-Sufficient Solar Chest Fridge
One of the biggest challenges of the self-sufficient , off-grid life is refrigeration. Standard refrigerators are out of the question since even the most efficient models consume far too much energy. Our small solar power system just would not support one. An alternative many opt for is the propane fridge but, of course, propane is a non-renewable resource and, where we are, no propane truck in its right mind will venture so we would have to haul the tanks ourselves. So, back to solar.
Alternative Appliances
Just how simple can your lifestyle be? Well, I took this picture in December to illustrate that it can get pretty darn simple. What you may recognize in this picture is a small barbeque mounted on a folding workbench and a cooler sitting on the step. You may not recognize them as our stove and fridge but that is what they were.
