Catalysing Technology Innovation in the Off-grid Market through Appropriate Product Performance Testing in the Laboratory and Field
This paper presents an analysis of the performance of off-grid refrigerators based on data generated via laboratory and field testing
Abstract
This paper presents an analysis of the performance of off-grid refrigerators based on data generated via laboratory and field testing processes. The paper includes an introduction of an off-grid refrigerator performance testing methodology developed in support of the Global LEAP programme. The test method was used to establish a foundational understanding of the performance of commercially available off-grid refrigerators as well as assess best-in-class products for the first ever Global LEAP Off-Grid Refrigerator competition. The paper then further explores the importance of conducting field-testing as a complement to lab-testing to assess the real-world performance of products tested in the lab using this methodology and presents the results associated with an Innovation Cash Prize for Appropriate Design and User Experience.
This work was supported by the UK Department for International Development as part of the ‘Low Energy Inclusive Appliances’ (LEIA) programme.
Citation
Abagi, N. et al. ECEEE Summer Study (2019). Catalysing Technology Innovation in the Off-grid Market through Appropriate Product Performance Testing in the Laboratory and Field.
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