The solar freezer market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Over the past few years, the solar freezer market has exhibited profound growth. It is projected to increase from $11 billion in 2024 to $11.96 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.
The historic growth can be accredited to the surge in vaccine demand triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and the heightened demand for refrigerators and various medical products including blood. Government initiatives to promote the use of renewable energy, coupled with developmental support programs for solar freezers, have also contributed significantly to this growth.
The solar freezer market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the solar freezer market is projected to witness robust growth, with the market size expected to reach $16.52 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
The escalation predicted in the forecast period is linked to factors such as the growing inclination towards renewable energy sources, the necessity for green energy solutions, burgeoning demand for solar-run appliances such as refrigerators, proactive governmental measures and incentives promoting renewable energy, and an increased worldwide focus on curtailing carbon footprints and the demand for solar battery-driven freezers. Key trends ruling the forecast timeline incorporate leaps in solar panel efficiencies, emergence of new battery technologies, advancements in design, tech-enhancements, and a decrease in the financial outlay associated with solar energy.
The solar freezer market is expected to experience significant growth due to the increasing shift towards renewable energy sources. These naturally replenishing sources of energy, which include not only solar but also wind, hydropower, geothermal, and biomass, are capable of constant regeneration and will not deplete over time. The rising demand for renewables is spurred by their ability to offer sustainable, clean energy which cuts down carbon emissions, helps in combating climate change, and reduces reliance on limited fossil fuels. Solar freezers, powered by renewable energy sources like solar, provide a green, energy-saving substitute that promotes sustainability while decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and operation costs in remote or underserved regions. For example, the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental agency, reported in 2022 that the renewable energy contribution from sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and ocean had increased by approximately 8% since 2021. Consequently, the escalation towards renewable energy resources is fuelling growth in the solar freezer market.
The solar freezer market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Solar-Battery Based, Solar-Direct Drive
2) By Capacity: Less Than 250 Liters, 250-500 Liters, More Than 500 Liters
3) By End-Use: Medical, Household, Infrastructure, Commercial, Other End Uses
Subsegments:
1) By Solar-Battery Based: Off-Grid Solar Freezers, Hybrid Solar Freezers, Solar Freezers with Lithium-ion Batteries
2) By Solar-Direct Drive: Direct Drive Solar Refrigerators, DC-Powered Solar Freezers, Solar-Powered Vapor Compression Freezers
Leading organizations in the solar freezer market are focusing on the manufacture of solar-powered off-grid refrigerators, aiming to provide trustworthy refrigeration solutions that function without assistance from the national power grid. This strategy aids in decreasing the dependency on fossil fuels while mitigating carbon emissions. Solar-powered off-grid refrigerators, which are innovated to function without the need for an electrical grid and use solar energy to keep goods cool, prove to be particularly beneficial in remote areas with inconsistent or non-existent traditional power sources. An example of such development is Defy Appliances, a manufacturing company based in South Africa, which in March 2024 introduced a new series of solar-powered off-grid refrigerators and freezers. These were created to tackle persistent energy challenges, primarily considering frequent instances of load-shedding. These appliances come equipped with both battery and solar integration, facilitating a seamless shift from harnessing solar energy during the day to using battery power at night. The constant operation of these appliances is crucial for preserving food and minimizing waste.
Major companies operating in the solar freezer market are include:
• Dometic Group AB
• SunPower Corporation
• B Medical Systems S.à r.l.
• Coolerado Corporation
• DULAS Limited
• Koolatron Corporation
• EcoSolarCool
• Thermoelectric
• MobiCool
• ECO-Worthy
• Solar Energy Solutions
• GreenTech
• ICE Make Refrigeration Ltd.
• Solar Direct LLC
• BLUETTI
• SunDanzer
• Exalta India
• Sundanzer Solar
• Connexa Energy Inc.
• SolarChill
• GELID Solutions Ltd.
• SolCool
• Koolertron
• Alaska Freezer
• Sunfreezer
• AquaSolar
• SunFrost
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the solar freezer market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the solar freezer market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.