Solar thermal air conditioning technology reducing the footprint of solar thermal air conditioning

A state-of-the-art review of solar air-conditioning systems

“…The demand of air conditioning systems to meet the cooling needs during the hot season for both commercial and residential applications is ever-increasing in both developed and developing countries (Kalkan et al [14]). This increase is often met in developed countries whereas in developing countries, there is often lack of electrical energy and storage systems to accommodate high energy consumptive systems such as refrigeration and cooling and this energy crisis has opened the door for solar energy to handle not only peak electricity demands but also cooling issues (Ullah et al [15]).…”

Economic and environmental assessment of solar air-conditioning systems in Morocco

“…Presently, there are numerous processes utilizing solar energy for cooling applications including electric and thermal options [14] as demonstrated in Fig. 4.…”

Promotion of building-integrated solar water heaters in urbanized areas in China: Experience, potential, and recommendations

“…A more appropriate system would make use of multiple technologies, such as GSHP-SWH systems or SWH-ASHP (air source heat pump) systems. New technology and applications, such as space heating and cooling [29,32], and the related standards give rise to the need for more R&D.…”