Solar direct driveGen 1

BFRV55

Battery-free solar direct drive vaccine refrigerator. The compressor runs straight off the solar panels, and phase-change thermal storage keeps 55 L of vaccines cold overnight and through cloudy days.

Vaccine storage55 L
Autonomy (low sun)84 h

Ships complete as a kit. Program and quantity pricing on request.

No battery

Solar direct drive: the refrigerator connects directly to the solar panels, so there is no battery to maintain or replace.

Phase-change thermal storage

Cold is stored while the sun shines and released overnight, keeping vaccines at the right temperature with no cold spots.

No condenser fan

With no condenser fan, refrigeration efficiency stays the same for the life of the product.

Plug and play

Ships with its solar panels, wiring, mounting kit and tools for straightforward installation.

Warranty: 2-year replacement parts warranty. Replacement parts only; freight, duties, installation and field labour are not included.

Performance
Gross vaccine storage55 L
Ambient range+5 °C to +43 °C
Autonomy84 h at 400 Wp
Freeze protectionGrade A
Initial cool-downUnder 48 hours
Energy sourceSolar direct drive, nominal 12 V solar PV
Solar radiation reference period3.5 kWh/m²/day
Solar modules (in kit)400 Wp (4 × 100 W, 2 east + 2 west facing)
BatteryNone (solar direct drive)
RefrigerantR600a
Dimensions & shipping
Unit (L × W × H)860 × 780 × 970 mm
33.9 × 30.7 × 38.2 in
Weight113 kg · 250 lb
Shipping volume1.34 m³
122 × 102 × 108 cm crate
Shipping weight218 kg · 481 lb

What's in the kit

  • BFRV55 refrigerator
  • Four 100 W solar panels (2 east, 2 west facing)
  • PV wiring
  • Universal panel mounting kit for ground, pole or roof
  • Tools
  • Compass
  • Grounding kit
  • 2 vaccine baskets
  • Lock
  • Temperature display
  • User's manual and installation manual
  • Export crate

Mounting pole not included

Planning a BFRV55 rollout?

Send your site list and we'll come back with sizing, pricing and lead time.

Ian TansleyDirector of Medical Sales