In the spring of 2021, the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology participated in the International Laboratory Freezer Challenge and saved a total of 321 kWh/day compared to 26 danish homes, with a household of four.
The International Laboratory Freezer Challenge.
It is a competition designed to promote best practice in cold storage management by, for example, encouraging:
A freezer cleanout is a great way to mitigate energy consumption while saving time and effort in the future as organizing the freezers will make it easier to find samples and eliminating old materials will free up space for new samples, minimizing the need for a new freezer.
Chilling up the ultra-low freezer from -80 to -70 has two major benefits: it can reduce energy consumption by 20-40%, and in doing so it can prolong the life of the freezer. This means less down time and less risk that the samples will be compromised.
Clearing frost build up saves energy, improves ease of access, and together with vacuuming the coils ensures the longevity of the freezer.
