Switch to solar with a system built for you. In the summer, both air conditioning (AC) demand and solar energy generation are at their peak — so what happens when you pair the two? “Any electrical ...

Air conditioning accounts for roughly 10 percent of global electricity consumption, and that figure ...

NOTTINGHAM, England — The University of Nottingham is developing a solar air conditioning system that is said to have the capability to cut electricity consumption by up to 50 percent compared to ...

Spanish scientists have developed a new eco-friendly air-conditioning system. The researchers are relying on solar energy for cooling their devices. They claim that their technology does not harm the ...

Solar-concentrating thermal technology is being used to power the air-conditioning system of an entire shopping center in Australia solely from the rays of the sun. With around 60 percent of all ...

Since the hottest months of the year are also the sunniest – the idea of using solar energy to power your air-conditioner makes perfect sense. In fact we’re frankly amazed that its taken so long to ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- A solar-powered air conditioning system has been developed for use in trucks, and should be available commercially by early 2012. The "i-Cool Solar" system was the brainchild of ...

Southern California Gas Co. is trying out an unusual new technology that uses the sun’s rays to provide air conditioning as well as power. The solar photovoltaic system installed on the roof of the ...

Heating and cooling buildings consumes a huge part of our available global energy. According to The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), buildings account for more than 50% of ...

Given that it typically gets hottest outside when the sunlight is most direct, it would make sense to have air conditioners that were powered by the thermal energy from solar rays. Unfortunately, ...