SinFin Solar Power has come out with a solar-powered air-conditioner that is designed to run on alternative energy sources and also helps save and reduce grid electricity demand. The 1.5 tonne ...

In the summer, both air conditioning demand and solar energy generation are at their peak — so what happens when you pair the two? As Gavin Harper, a research fellow at the University of Birmingham ...

Adapting solar thermal tech used at utility-scale plants, start-up designs system to use the sun's heat to power industrial chillers and drastically cut peak electricity use. Martin LaMonica is a ...

SolCool's air conditioner can be run directly from solar panels, existing wiring or even, in a pinch, batteries. Photo: Keeping cool from the sun Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech ...

While the price of energy continues to rise, more and more homeowners are seeking energy independence through renewable energy sources including solar energy. In turn, a growing number of HVAC ...

Researchers in China have built a PV-powered air conditioner that can store power through ice thermal storage. The performance of the system was evaluated considering operating efficiency and ...