Sun King: Empowering Affordable Off-grid Cooling through Smart Solar Fridge Control
With support from the Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund, Sun King embarked on a mission to transform access to cooling for off- and weak-grid communities.
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Did you know that over 1 billion people globally lack access to essential cooling? In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, where unreliable power and high costs create significant barriers, this lack of cooling impacts everything from food security to vaccine preservation and economic growth.
Sun King, supported by the Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund, is addressing this challenge. As a leader in off-grid solar solutions, Sun King has developed an innovative approach that integrates smart solar control systems with existing AC refrigerators already available in markets across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. This pioneering solution provides affordable, reliable cooling to off- and weak-grid communities, ensuring that essential services are maintained, micro-enterprises thrive, and livelihoods improve.
The latest report in our Innovator Series dives into this transformative project. Explore how Sun King’s mission to deliver sustainable energy solutions is making a tangible difference in the lives of millions across the Global South.