Using Solar-Powered Adsorptive Driven Icemaker in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Northern Nigeria

Abstract

Rural areas in Northern Nigerian need refrigeration to preserve water and milk, for cold drinks, and for other needs. Because of the increasing cost and scarcity of conventional energy sources and because a large percentage of the rural population does not have access to this conventional energy service, they cannot solely depend upon electricity for refrigeration. It is becoming more imperative to make use of alternative energy sources. The solar-powered icemaker and its application to milk preservation in rural areas of the Northern Nigeria. Many Marketers have increased their income by increased ability to market their milk.