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ENow Demonstrates Solar-Electric Reefer

Unveiled in 2018 at the ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif., eNow brought its all-electric, solar-based refrigeration system to The Work Truck Show 2020. 

March 5, 2020
ENow Demonstrates Solar-Electric Reefer

Developed in 2017, the solar-electric powered refrigeration system - branded Rayfrigeration – was a zero-emissions, Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) on a truck making deliveries in an urban environment.

Photo: eNow 

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Unveiled in 2018 at the ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif., eNow brought its all-electric, solar-based refrigeration system to The Work Truck Show 2020 in Indianapolis. 

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Developed in 2017, the solar-electric powered refrigeration system – branded Rayfrigeration – was a zero-emissions transport refrigeration unit (TRU) on a truck making deliveries in an urban environment. A 24-foot, straight truck owned by Challenge Dairy was beta tested during the heat of the summer in California’s San Joaquin Valley. ENow’s system exceeded all expectations – in both emissions reduction and operating cost savings.

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Check out a video of Challenge Dairy's experience below: 

Now developed for 53-foot trailers, eNow showcased the system at the Work Truck Show. 

eNow solar eTRUs:  

  • Use 100% renewable, silent, solar energy to power the electric reefer by day.

  • Plug into shore power to quietly recharge the system at night.

  • Require less maintenance than diesel counterparts. 

  • Have 3-5 years longer asset life.

  • Are compatible with new reefer trailers of all makes.

Originally posted on Work Truck Online

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