Cool: Israelis Develop a Solar-Powered Air Conditioner
Environment • June 2010 • Views: 518
Heatwaves can lead to energy blackouts as customers turn their air-con on. Now an Israeli company is proposing to use the sun’s heat to cool our homes, reducing harmful electricity surges in the process.
It’s perfectly logical: When the thermostat rises on scorching hot days, the air conditioners kick in, causing a massive electricity surge that strains the grid. Summer blackouts and brownouts are already occurring in the US. If mismanaged, they may cripple cities and damage local economies.