Direct solar cooling for remote areas

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FREECOLD manufactures in France independent solar
cooling and freezing solutions, for places which are not
connected to power grid.
Designed for harsh environments and operating conditions,
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the FREECOLD range meets essential needs of cold for health
and economic development.
Table of contents
Refrigeration
- Solar portable fridge / freezer GLS 75 .......... page 3
- Solar portable fridge for vaccines RFO 65 .......... page 3

Refrigeration and freezing solutions

- RSI 180 fridge - solar direct powered .......... page 4
- RCSI 180 refrigerator and freezer .......... page 4
- RCSI 300 refrigerator and freezer .......... page 5
- RCVI 360 upright refrigerator and freezer .......... page 5
- CRC 195 Combined refrigerator / freezer .......... page 6
- CRC 295 Combined refrigerator / freezer .......... page 6
- CSV 185 & 260 fridge and freezer with glass slid tops .......... page 7

Public lighting
- All in one solar Led street light .......... page 7

Air conditioning
- DC/AC Hybrid air-conditioners CMS12.H and CMS18.H .......... page 8
- Off-Grid DC 48V solar air conditioners CMS09, 12 and 18 ........ page 8

Dairy sector
- Independent milk tanks 125, 225 & 300L / 2 milkings .......... page 9
- 60L & 100L pasteurizers .......... page 9
- FrigoMobile 180L direct solar powered .......... page 9

Farming and trade sectors

- Independent solar cold room (from 10 to over 30m3) .......... page 10
- Independent solar freezer-room for 200kg of ice .......... page 10
- Scale ice makers .......... page 11
- Autonomous solar incubator IAS 1000 eggs .......... page 11

Solar kits
- Solar energy kit (lighting) .......... page 12
- Independent solar charger for 10 mobile phones .......... page 12
- Solar kits from 50W to 800W in 230V .......... page 12

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Refrigeration

Solar portable fridge / freezer GLS 75

The FREECOLD GLS75 solar cooler meets the need for cold for food, fishing,
livestock ... in rural or peri-urban offgrid areas.

Coupled with a 150W - 12V solar panel and a 100Ah 12V maintenance-free
solar battery, it maintains the quality of the cold in autonomy for 2 to 3 days
depending on the outside temperature.

It is easily movable to be installed in a vehicle, and easily configurable with

its digital control panel with a display screen.

The result of an important research program, robust and reliable, the GLS75
solar cooler is suitable for harsh environments and operating conditions in
Africa and the Middle East.

Solar portable fridge for vaccines RFO 65

The FREECOLD RFO65 solar refrigerator is suitable, in remote areas, for all
applications, medical (vaccine storage), domestic and leisure (motorhomes,
pleasure boats ...).

It can be optionally equipped with an electronic switcher of power sources

allowing it to switch automatically from a photovoltaic solar power supply
to a supply from 220Vac grid in the absence of sun, then on a 12V battery in
the event of absence of grid, always prioritizing photovoltaic power.

The autonomy of the RFO65 can be increased by the FREECOLD Ecotainer

placed at the heart of the evaporator: the cold produced during the day al-
lows the composite eutectic mass located in the Ecotainer to be frozen, for
being released in the evening.

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Refrigeration and freezing solutions

RSI 180 Refrigerator - Direct solar-powered

Technical Data FREECOLD® RSI 180 Refrigerator

Power supply Direct photovoltaic module (Voc maximum voltage: 42V)
Direct current voltage acceptable 10.5 - 42 Vdc
Energy class A++
Refrigerant fluid R134a (without CFC)
Wall insulation 90mm polyurethane (80mm on cover)
Working inner volume 155 liters
Electrical power consumed (CECOMAF) 72 W
Refrigerating power (EN 12900 CECOMAF) 75 W
Cold accumulator FREECOLD Ecotainer
Hanging baskets 1
Standardized energy consumption 40 kWh / year
Ambient temperature range 10°C / 43°C
Outer dimensions HxWxD (with/without packaging) 87 x 89 x 68.5 cm / 90 x 95 x 73 cm
Net / gross weight 57 kg / 59 kg
4 meters of 4mm² solar power cable as standard - Other length
Connection cable - MC4 connectors as standard
on request
Number of devices per 20' and 40' container 42 (Ctn 20') - 72 (Ctn 40') - 112 (Ctn 40' High Cube)

FREECOLD 180L refrigerator is directly connected to the photovoltaic module located outdoor, on a roof or a terrace.
The excess energy of the day is converted and stored not in batteries but in a cold container inserted into the heart of
the evaporator, the FREECOLD Ecotainer, to be released slowly during the night and no-sunny days, and to maintain
the quality of the cold in autonomy for 2-3 days according to the outside temperature. Robust and reliable, the solar
direct drive refrigerator is adapted to hard environments and operating conditions in Africa and the Middle East.

RCSI 180 refrigerator and freezer

Powered by solar batteries, RCSI 180 can be used either as a refrigerator or a chest freezer, with an internal tempe-
rature adjustable by the user. The capacity of each appliance is configured in workshop and adapts to the operating
and using conditions.

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RCSI 300 Refrigerator and freezer

Technical Data FREECOLD® Refrigerator / Freezer RCSI 300

Power supply 24 or 36 Volt Batteries
Direct current voltage acceptable 24 - 42 Vdc
Energy class A++
Refrigerant fluid R134a (without CFC)
Wall insulation 90mm polyurethane (80mm on cover)
Working inner volume 300 liters
Electrical power consumed (CECOMAF) 130W to 180 W
Refrigerating power (EN 12900 CECOMAF) 125W to 185 W (to define at order)
Cold accumulator Ecotainer or Tablets 5°C, 0°C or -18°C on request
Hanging baskets 2
Protection against deep discharges (LVD) 22.0V as standard – different values on request
Automatic reset threshold (LVR) 23.8V as standard - different values on request
Standardized energy consumption refrigerator 55kWh/year / freezer 190 kWh/year
Ambient temperature range 10°C / 43°C

Outer dimensions HxWxD (with/without packaging) 87 x 133 x 68.5 cm / 90 x 139 x 73 cm

Net / gross weight 54 / 56 kg

4 meters of 4mm² solar power cable as standard - Other length
Connection cable - MC4 connectors as standard
on request
Number of devices per 20' and 40' container 28 (Ctn 20') - 50 (Ctn 40') - 75 (Ctn 40' High Cube)

Like RCSI 180, RCSI 300 is suitable for all DC applications in remote areas: Home, Business (catering, hotel and resort,
tourism industry, alimentary retailing and selling including street markets…) and Medical (refrigeration and preser-
vation of vaccines and medicines).

RCVI 360 upright refrigerator and freezer

Technical Data FREECOLD® 360 L Refrigerator / Freezer Cupboard

Power supply Photovoltaic solar and 24 or 36 V batteries
Recommended photovoltaic power 2 x 240 Wc (240 Wc mini for refrigerator use)
Direct current voltage acceptable 24 - 42 Vdc
Energy class A++
Refrigerant fluid R134a (without CFC)
Wall insulation 90mm polyurethane (80mm in the door)
Electrical power consumed (CECOMAF) 125 W à 180 W (workshop configuration)
Refrigerating power (EN 12900 CECOMAF) 105 W to 185 W
Working inner volume 360 liters
Number of shelves and baskets 7/8
Protection against deep discharges (LVD) 22.0V as standard – different values on request
Automatic reset threshold (LVR) 23.8V as standard - different values on request
Indoor temperature range -24°C / +8°C
Outdoor temperature range 10°C / 43°C
Outer dimensions HxWxD (with/without packaging) 70 x 75 x 175 cm / 72 x 82 x 182 cm
Net / gross weight 97 kg / 91 kg
4 meters of 4mm² solar power cable as standard - Other length
Connection cable - MC4 connectors as standard
on request
Number of devices per 20' and 40' container 24 (Ctn 20') - 48 (Ctn 40')

FREECOLD® 360L upright refrigerators and freezers are designed for comfort : the extra-high and removable drawers
are closed all round. This means that the cold cannot dissipate so quickly when the appliance is opened ; the
transparent front of the compartments guarantees an optimum overview of the items. The drawers and intermediate
glass shelves underneath them can be conveniently removed so that space can be created quickly even for larger
frozen food items ; Thanks to the evaporator drowned in insulating foam on all 4 sides of the appliance, the RCVI 360
freezes food faster and reduces ice build-up, making defrosting simpler and quicker.

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CRC195 Combined refrigerator / freezer

Technical Data FREECOLD® Combined Refrigerator / Freezer 195 L

Power supply Photovoltaic solar and 12 or 24 V batteries
Direct current voltage acceptable 12 - 42 Vdc
Energy class A++
Refrigerant fluid R134a (without CFC)
Wall insulation 90mm polyurethane (80mm in the door)
Electrical power consumed (CECOMAF) 72 W (workshop configuration)
Refrigerating power (EN 12900 CECOMAF) 75 W
Working inner volume - refrigerator 151 liters
Working inner volume – freezer 44 liters
Protection against deep discharges (LVD) 10.5V as standard
Automatic reset threshold (LVR) 11.8V as standard
Standardized energy consumption 176 kWh/year
Ambient temperature range 10°C - 43°C
Outer dimensions HxWxD (with/without packaging) 124 x 55 x 63 cm / 130 x 56,5 x 71 cm
Net / gross weight 52 kg / 49 kg
4 meters of 4mm² solar power cable as standard - Other length
Connection cable - MC4 connectors as standard
on request
Number of devices per 20' and 40' container 24 (Ctn 20') - 48 (Ctn 40')

Powered by solar batteries, these 2 combined fridges/freezers are multi-purpose home appliances. Solid and reliable,
they have a good thermal insulation and convenient facilities such as adjustable glass shelves and transparent drawers.

CRC295 Combined refrigerator / freezer

Technical Data FREECOLD® Combined Refrigerator / Freezer 295 L

Power supply Photovoltaic solar and 24 V batteries
Direct current voltage acceptable 24 - 42 Vdc
Energy class A+
Refrigerant fluid R134a (without CFC)
Wall insulation 90mm polyurethane (80mm in the door)
Electrical power consumed (CECOMAF) 125 W to 180 W (workshop configuration)
Refrigerating power (EN 12900 CECOMAF) 180 W
Working inner volume - refrigerator 210 liters
Working inner volume – freezer 84 liters
Protection against deep discharges (LVD) 22.5V as standard
Automatic reset threshold (LVR) 23.8V as standard
Standardized energy consumption 210 kWh/year
Ambient temperature range 10°C - 38°C
Outer dimensions HxWxD (with/without packaging) 182 x 55 x 63 cm / 187 x 57 x 71 cm
Net / gross weight 72 kg / 67.5 kg
4 meters of 4mm² solar power cable as standard - Other length
Connection cable - MC4 connectors as standard
on request
Number of devices per 20' and 40' container 30 (Ctn 20') - 60 (Ctn 40')

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CSV185 and CSV260 Refrigerator / Freezer with double glass slid tops

Like super-insulated chest refrigerators and freezers, CSV 185 and 260 appliances are suitable for all commercial
applications in remote areas: catering, hotels and resorts, tourism sector, distribution and sales of food products
including in the outdoor markets,…).
Their main advantage: the 2 glass slid tops that allow customers to see the goods inside.
Placed on a FrigoMobile, the CSV 185 is particularly suitable for transporting, storing and selling meat, fish or ice
through cold produced at a lower temperature than by the RSI 180.

Public lighting

All in One solar LED street lights

Our 10W and 15W LED street lights are equipped with
- waterproof and replaceable LED module powered by high brightness and low light
decay MLS or Nichia LED
- high efficiency solar panels (15 - 30Wp)
- long lifespan lithium battery (48 - 192Wh LiFePO4)
- wireless remote-control with dimming function
- light and motion controls: motion sensor automatically regulates the light source
from full bright (100%) to the energy saving level (30%) to increase battery autonomy
- Mounting parts on Ø60mm pole (mast or wall console)
These LED lightings are mounted very quickly and require no electric wiring. They are
ideal to light a village square or the courtyard of a concession.

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Air conditioning
With a robust and proven design, FREECOLD air conditioners can cool the indoor air of home or business premises
even in the absence of a reliable power grid.
With global warming and the increase in average incomes of families, air conditioning is growing very fast all over the
world. The resulting sharp increase in electricity consumption will, according to the International Energy Agency, will
lead to a doubling of CO2 emissions induced by air conditioning between 2020 and 2050.
Similarly, in areas with little to no electricity grid, air conditioning is most often provided by generators, that are
polluting and noisy.
The FREECOLD solar air conditioning partly overcomes these problems. Our modular and easy-to-install solution
offers access to cool air while avoiding the use of a non-existent or polluting electrical installation. Both domestic and
professional premises can, thanks to FREECOLD, now be air-conditioned using the free energy of the Sun!

DC/AC Hybrid solar air-conditioners CMS12.H and CMS18.H

FREECOLD hybrid air-conditioners operate from two
sources of electricity: photovoltaic as a priority and
the electricity grid as a backup and when there is no
more sun, with an automatic switching of sources
without cutting off power supply. They can be used
in air conditioning mode as well as in heating or
dehumidification modes.
When the sun shines, hybrid air conditioners operate
100% on the photovoltaic source.
FREECOLD hybrid air conditioners are of energy class A +++ and offer 3,500 W (12,000 BTU) or 5,000 W (18,000 BTU) of air
conditioning as well as heating.
Energy savings are there, both in summer and winter: in Dakar, where the sun shines 3000h/year, the annual electricity
savings amount to 600,000 FCFA (900€) and the investment is paid back in 2.5 years, not counting the comfort of air
conditioning during power cuts or the cost of operating a backup diesel generator; in Marseille, where the sun shines
for 1000 hours during the heating months and 1000 hours during summer, the annual savings amount to 480€ and
the payback time is 4 years.

Off-Grid DC 48V solar air conditioners CMS09, CMS12 and CMS18

FREECOLD autonomous air conditioners operate
directly using DC 48V voltage from photovoltaics and
batteries, without converting energy into AC 230V
power and therefore without loss of efficiency.
When the sun is shining, our air conditioners
are powered by the photovoltaic source which
simultaneously recharges batteries.
Autonomy is ensured by maintenance-free
AGM solar batteries. Their capacity is defined
according to the chosen air-conditioner and the
desired autonomy; as standard, the 5-hour autonomy is dedicated to shops and offices that need to be refreshed
during the day; the 12-hour autonomy is intended for domestic use, allowing refreshment day and night.
Thus, FREECOLD 100% solar air conditioners offer those who work and live where there is no grid power supply or
where electricity is unsteady and expensive, to enjoy air-conditioning economically and freely.

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Dairy sectors
Independent solar milk tanks : 125, 225 and 300 liters / 2 milkings
Including photovoltaic plant, battery storage and smart management of energy

The FREECOLD milk tanks, available in 125, 225 and 300 liters capacity cools a
milking in 2 hours down to a temperature of 4 °C with an ambient temperature
of 35 °C.
All in stainless steel, the tank has a smooth inner wall, rounded corners and
polished welds for optimum conditions of hygiene and food safety. Its walls are
insulated with injected polyurethane foam to limit heat losses.
The solar power plant with its photovoltaic modules of European origin, is
delivered with their support in kit and preinstalled wiring for a quick and easy
commissioning. The solar plant powers directly the milk tank and
simultaneously recharges the battery to ensure the autonomy of
the dairy installation.
The FREECOLD® smart management of energy ensures a high-
quality power supply and enables a second potential source,
grid or generator. Solar batteries of the installation allow to
smooth the peaks and hollows of the photovoltaic source as
well as the intermittences.

The solar plant can be pooled to power at the same time a

«all in stainless steel» 60 or 100 Liters pasteurizer for heat
treatment of milk.

180 L FrigoMobile - Solar Direct

The 100% solar FREECOLD® FrigoMobile is the ideal solution to develop micro-
enterprises in rural or suburban areas without electrification, to answer to:
- the need of cold for fishing, food and beverage, livestock farming...
- the need of communication: 1 hour of mobile phone charging is sold € 0.15
or FCFA 100
- the need of lighting to extend the sale in the evening, or at home.
To generate a real income and to develop a responsible, autonomous and
sustainable economic activity.

Equipped with CSV185, the

FrigoMobile is particularly suitable
for the transport and sale of meat,
fish and ice.

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Farming sectors
Independent solar cold rooms from 10m3 to 30m3, from -18°C to +12°C
Including photovoltaic plant, battery storage and smart management of energy

Featuring a modular design which fulfils the requirements of the various food industry sectors, the room’s
volume of 10 to over 30 m3 offers an ideal and adaptable solution for storing crops, foodstuffs or frozen
products in optimum conditions.
100 or 150 mm reinforced insulation and an efficient opening system significantly reduce heat loss.
From 200 kg to 1000 kg of harvest produce can be cooled daily, using storage batteries that provide
between 30 and over 60 hours of autonomy. As an option, a tough, non-slip, easy-to-clean floor, a strip
curtain and shelving for butchery, fishery and dairy applications.
Mounted in few hours, FREECOLD solar cold rooms are complying with the strictest hygiene & safety rules.
Every cold room’s project needs a quick sizing to define its main characteristics: power of solar plant, capacity
of battery storage, management of energy, power of refrigeration unit...
To fulfill the client’s actual needs, we thus have to know :
• the type of food: meat, eggs, medicine, fruits & vegetables
• the daily flow of food to cool down and the entry temperature of the food
• the temperature inside the cold room

Independent solar freezer-room to make 200 kg of ice per day

The need for ice is daily in Africa, storekeepers or people buy them every
day, for business use or for their families;
In market towns and villages that are not connected to the electricity
grid, ice is a very valuable product; It is used to refresh drinking water and
beverages, but it is also essential to preserve food such as meat and fish;
The FREECOLD solar freezer-room responds to this need for accessible cold
and creates a new trade activity with high profitability and a return on
investment less than 2 years.

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 Scale ice makers

To preserve fish, meat and poultry

Ideal for fishermen, hospitals and laboratories, ish counters and buffets (in restaurants, shops and outdoor
markets), transport and storage of food, in the form of scales with a thickness of between 1.5 and 3mm, flake ice
is very dry ice with a very cold temperature between -6 and -8 ° C, which pours perfectly even after prolonged
storage in the ice container.

Efficient, innovative and hygienic, with a production

capacity of 120 to 6,000 kg / day, FREECOLD ice
machines are specially made in Germany.

Autonomous solar incubator IAS 1000 eggs

The FREECOLD IAS1000 autonomous solar

incubator is designed for all professionals who are
developing an incubation project without wanting
to invest significant capital.
This incubator combines good egg capacity
and innovative functions that allow the user to
work in complete safety, while fully meeting the
requirements of farms located in hot and sunny
climates..
Made on a galvanized steel structure, it is delivered
with universal metal baskets and extractable and
stackable hatching baskets.

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Solar kits

Solar energy kit : 3 LED lamps and charging of mobile phones

Components :
• 1 solar panel with 5 m long cable
• 1 black control box including a lithium battery
• 3 waterproof LED lights with 3 m long cable
• 10 phone charging connectors

Independent solar charger for the charge of 10 mobile phones

Mobile technologies contribute massively to the growth of remote areas. The M-economy is developing in
Africa, the flow of money and the deployment of agricultural and health services. But it is still necessary to be
able to recharge the batteries of the phones. Easy to move and install, the FREECOLD solar charger provides
electric power sources to safely recharge the batteries of the phones.

- Strong design (anodized aluminum cover, unbreakable plastic

case) for professional use
- Complete kit with its European-Origin 150w solar panel, 10
USB outputs, 5 Micro-USB and ‘5-in-1’ charging cables (Nokia
6101, Samsung G600, Micro-USB, Mini-USB, IPhone 4/4S)
- 5V-1A regulated outputs for a total safety of des batteries
- Easy and convenient holding of the phones during the charge

115 or 230V solar kits : from 50W à 800W to power household equipments, lighting, fans, TV, notebook ...

This range of 12, 24 and 48V kits includes a wide variety of

power and the easiest setup so far to hook up
Components :
• solar panels with photovoltaic cable
• VRLA AGM sealed solar batteries
• Solar controller (from 10 to 50A)
• 12, 24 or 48V PureSinus inverter to 115 or 230V (from 300W to
3kW)

34 chemin de l’Echut - 31770 Colomiers - France

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e-mail : [email protected] www.freecold.com

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