Solar & Battery-Powered DC Refrigerators & Freezers

Planet DC discontinued production of all models in 2005 and Rparts no longer has any in stock.

The DC refrigerator dilemma
For years owners of solar and battery powered houses, boats and RVs have had a very limited (and often unsatisfactory) number of options when it came to selecting a refrigerator.  Propane-fired absorption type refrigerators are expensive, maintenance-intensive and potentially  dangerous. "Off-the-shelf" traditional refrigerators running through an inverter can work well but consume huge amounts of energy.  Hand-made DC refrigerators, if you can afford them, often turn out to be short on cooling power and incapable of maintaining the correct box temperature in warm climates.

The Planet DC alternative
In 1998, Planet DC decided off-grid power users needed a better approach.  Starting with just two powerful, energy efficient and well-constructed models, Planet DC soon became the widest-selling and most respected name in direct-current (DC) refrigeration.   For 2003, the Planet DC has been expanded to provide more choices and higher performance than ever before.  As an off-grid appliance user, you no longer have to choose between high energy efficiency and high cooling performance.  The new Planet DC models are the first refrigerators and freezers available to combine the excellent energy efficiency of the best hand-made DC systems with the power and performance of high-end, commercially-produced residential AC units.

All Planet DC refrigerators and freezers are powered directly from 12v or 24v DC power - no power-robbing inverter is required.  They are efficient, rugged and reliable.  Most models incorporate redundant compressors for the ultimate in performance and security.  Below is an overview of the 2003 Planet DC product line.  For detailed information on specific models - click on the image.

The lowest energy consumption in the industry
Experienced users know that your "real life" energy consumption will vary due to such factors as ambient temperature, direct exposure to sun, flow of air around the condenser and (most of all) the amount of food you put through the box.  To get a idea of how Planet DC stacks up to those high-price custom-made units, compare our tested "typical" energy use from the table below.

Purchasing & Shipping
Planet DC refrigerators and freezers are ordered directly from our web site below and paid for with your charge card.  The cost charged to your card will not include shipping.  Planet DC refrigerators are shipped "freight collect" via ground transport by common carrier.  This means that you will pay the freight to the driver of the truck at the time of delivery.  The cost of shipping varies depending on the model and destination but typically runs from $100 - $400.  Your RParts sales representative can obtain an exact quotation for you.  Air freight is available when desired.