Adapted Components and Show Cases on Solar Cooling Systems in Sunbelt Region Countries
Abstract
As global temperatures are hitting new heights, demand for air-conditioning is increasing. In this light, the improvement of solar cooling systems and their actual performance need to be investigated. Task 65 experts are focusing their attention on innovations for affordable, safe and reliable Solar Cooling systems. The project focuses on solar energy, either solar thermal or solar photovoltaic, in the SUNBELT REGIONS, taking into account the different boundaries worldwide (sunny and hot, and humid climates, between the 20th and 40th degrees of latitude in the northern and southern hemisphere). The task consists of four main subtasks aimed to investigate different aspects of the study: adaptation, demonstration, assessment & tools and dissemination. This paper deals with the presentation of the results of a survey conducted within the activities of two subtasks: Adapted components (A2) and Showcases on system and component level (B1).