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25.10.2026 · 18:05 · Road transport

First customer takes delivery of solar-powered electric trailer refrigeration unit in Australia

A regular production solar-powered electric trailer refrigeration unit has been delivered to its first customer in Australia. The delivery indicates the technology is moving from development into real-world use.

First customer takes delivery of solar-powered electric trailer refrigeration unit in Australia

The first regular production solar-powered electric trailer refrigeration unit in Australia has reached a customer, according to the source. Family-owned transport company Wickham Freight Lines took delivery of the unit this week.

The source describes the reefer as battery electric and solar-powered, and says it is a revolutionary trailer refrigeration unit. It does not provide technical specifications.

This appears to be the first customer delivery of the regular production model in Australia.

SourceElectrek · Tier B ↗Source publication time: 25 Oct 2026 · 17:28