Article 6TYWK New technology could make fridges cheaper and more eco-friendly

New technology could make fridges cheaper and more eco-friendly

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Olivia Lee
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Using thermogalvanic technology as cooling mechanism may significantly reduce power usage, research says

A novel use of technology could make refrigerators cheaper and more environmentally friendly, according to a report.

Domestic refrigerators and freezers consumed close to 4% of global electricity in 2019, according to one estimate, so an innovation that significantly reduces their power usage would not be insignificant.

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