
Should convenience store refrigerators be turned off at night?
Refrigerators serve as the “freshness guardians” in convenience stores, supermarkets, fresh food stores, and other similar settings. However, the dilemma between high electricity costs and ensuring product quality has always troubled operators. How to overcome the “power-off anxiety”? We have conducted in-depth analyses of various scenarios with the aim of proposing optimal strategies that not only save energy but also maintain the refrigerated quality of products.