Solar Powered Vending Machines

Published on October 4, 2007 by Dave Llorens.
Categories: Solar Technology.

Solar Powered Vending MachineImagine climbing a mountain and realizing that you really want some Gatorade. Of course there are no vendors on mountain peaks, but maybe the possibility is not so far off….

Solar Vending has created a completely independent, off-grid vending machine that powers its vending and refrigeration mechanisms with solar power. The technology would allow businesses to place vending machines in locations otherwise impossible, such as on a beach, or on a golf course…. or, well, anywhere.

In addition to the endless new opportunities for locations, the devices don’t require power, saving you money. As an added bonus, it may be possible to receive energy efficient incentives or tax-credits as a business installing these vending machines.

Here are some specs on the machine from the website:

· 12 volts direct current

· 120 watts photovoltaic power supply

· 60 watts DC compressor

· R134a (refrigerant)

· 12v coin validator

· 7 day power supply gel batteries

· Auto (empty no coin acceptance) power off

· Height 1.9m, witdh 0.6m, depth 1.0m

· Weight 80kg (nett empty)

· Foam insulation (highest “K” valuation)

· Outer casing – PVCU

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jeanlery enierga
Comment on May 31st, 2010.

Solar vending machine was a great opportunity for businesses to have it and take the demand. This machine is optional to areas wherein people needs energy to work so. It is conveniently offers affordable energy drinks.

Benjamin Mathers
Comment on April 11th, 2012.

I am interested in your machine. I am wondering what the cost is and if it is possible to vend items in small packets. please contac me i have a great business idea that we could both benefit from.

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