The environmental protection effect of solar air conditioning

Can solar energy be used in building air-conditioning systems?

Singh and Das [23 – 26] investigated the potential application and operational strategies of solar energy in the field of building air-conditioning systems, the findings revealed that the incorporation of solar energy can substantially decrease the energy consumption of air-conditioning systems while enhancing their economic viability.

Do air conditioning systems affect the environment?

One target is reduction of the environmental impacts of cities and to provide access to safe and inclusive green and public spaces. In addition, it has been reported that the air conditioning systems take account for more than one-fifth of the total national energy consumption and environmental impacts specially in warm and humid regions.

How can solar-assisted ACS improve the environment?

Membrane technology is capable in developing next generation of sustainable ACs. Solar-assisted systems reduce seven important environmental impacts of ACs. Solar PVs may raise the ecotoxicity and eutrophication impacts up to 4 times. An inverter can reduce up to 38% of the climate change impact of regular VACs.

How does solar energy affect the environment?

The manipulation of solar energy led to reducing six out of ten environmental impacts including global warming potential, while the equipment manufacturing and maintenance of solar panels and collectors cause notable and undeniable eutrophication, ecotoxicity, and human toxicity impacts.