Direct Drive Solar Refrigerator
Connect Direct to Solar Panels Without Batteries

Notice: SunDanzer DDR165 is presently unavailable due to
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In June 2010 SunDanzer has introduced the world's first solar refrigerator that can connect directly to your solar panels without other controls or batteries, a battery-free refrigerator.  For users on a budget, you can avoid the expense of a charge controller and deep draw batteries.  The Model DDR165 will run on one 120 watt 12 volt solar panel in most locations (but let us run the loads for you to be sure).

SunDanzer offers an optional  1.5 inch thick thermal cold pack measuring 30 x 30 x 6 inches which is made to conform to the sidewalls of the chest style refrigerator, allowing cool temperatures to be maintained for up to four days without power.

This is an excellent option for critical refrigeration requirements such as helping to preserving temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals or refrigerated specimens.  Each cold pack can store approximately 80 pounds of goods.  Note that SunDanzer does not recommend this unit for storing temperature sensitive perishable food stuffs or other perishables.

Everything else about the DDR165 matches the specifications of SunDanzer's standard DCR165 refrigerator and DCF165 freezer.  See the solar refrigerator & freezer specifications here.

Download the DDR165 product flyer here.

SunDanzer DDR165 Specifications

• Input Voltage:  10 to 45 VDC

• Solar Panel Voltage:  12 V nominal and can also run on 24 V panels

• Power Requirements (typical maximum):  40 to 80 watts

• Fuse Size: 15 Amps 12 V or 7.5 Amps 24 V

• Ambient Environment Temperature Range:  10 to 43 Degrees C (50 to 190 F)

• Refrigerator Temperature Range: -1 to 9 Degrees C (39 ti 48 F)

• Exterior Dimensions:

  • 93.5 x 66.5 x 98.5 cm LxWxH

  • 36.8 x 26.2 x 34.5 inches LxWxH

• Capacity DDR165:

  • 165 liters

  • 5.8 cubic feet

• Shipping Dimensions:

  • 102 x 76 x 94 cm LxWxH

  • 40 x 30 x 38 inches LxWxH

• Shipping Weight:

  • 56.7 kilograms

  • 125 pounds

• Optional Thermal Storage Pack TSP154

  • Storage Capacity 36.6 kilograms or 80 pounds

  • Shipping Dimensions 76 x 76 x 6 cm or 30 x 30 x 6 inches LxWxH

  • Shipping Weight 4.5 kilograms or 10 pounds

SunDanzer Options & Accessories

There are a few SunDanzer options and accessories that might help you make the best use of your SunDanzer.  Read more.