The new refrigerators are very efficient and run easily with a small solar system,then back that up with a small genny.Also the surge power for startup on new appliances is far less than older models,we have come a long way last ten years on appliance efficiency.

You dont need the hyper epensive bleeding edge solar models now as solar costs have gone through the floor they just dont pay.EnergyStar standards have come a long way for regular consumer models with little added costs.

Solar has the advantage of sustainability longer term after propane long gone.And pretty much youve paid upfront for the energy costs.

When Bud went with a solar powered freezer he went three years and never needed to run his genny at all to back it up,running his home on 800 watts of solar.This was Northern cal on a mtn with snowy/rainy weather.

The one that failed was his propane refer,the pilot blew out and he came back to a rotten mess,he would leave a month at a time.

Remember,when your solar is producing less during winter r/t bad weather/less solar gain your cooling needs are also reduced at the same time.

His freezer was on the back porch (you could put em in an unheated room),lower ambient temp less temp differential you need to overcome.

Solar is the way to go for refer/freezer needs,really works well.