Refrigeration[edit | edit source]
Type of refrigeration | Initial cost | Energy source | Limitations | Likely ability to produce locally | Development stage | Maintenance skill | Ice making ability |
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Compression | high | electricty: Renewable or non-renewable | For solar, needs sun | low | high | very high | high |
Absorption | medium high | heat: Solar or burning | For solar, needs sun | medium | low | high | high |
Evaporation | low | climate and water | Needs low humidity | high | medium high | low | none |
Radiation | medium | night sky | Needs clear skies. Low due point desirable. | medium high | very low | medium | low |