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Photovoltaic-driven thermochemical storage for cooling applications: concept and efficiency study.
Propuesta de cocina solar fotovoltaica análisis simplificado.
Proposal for a photovoltaic solar kitchen. Simplified analysis.
IIR document
Cooling demand uncertainty modeling in solar photovoltaic based multi-chiller systems.
Eksergetska optimizacija zgrada sa razlicitim solarnim sistemima.
Exergy optimization of buildings with different solar systems.
Solar Energy Production in India and Commonly Used Technologies - An Overview.
Solar cooling (2017), 34th Informatory Note on refrigeration technologies.
Profitability of PV generators in urban environments considering the new spanish regulation.
Solar Cooling (2020), 40th Informatory Note on Refrigeration Technologies.
Determination of energy to be supplied by photovoltaic systems for fan-pad systems in cooling process of greenhouses.
Financial analysis of university investments in solar photovoltaics.
The influence of various solar radiations on the efficiency of a photovoltaic solar module integrated with a passive cooling system.
Control strategies for modulating heat pumps in a plus energy building.
Cooling methods for standard and floating PV panels.
Techno-economic analysis of a photovoltaic-driven R290 chiller with a phase-change-material (PCM) storage tank for refrigeration applications.
A numerical investigation of the dynamic responds of Solar Direct Drive Refrigerators under different control strategies.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Solar panels and a "water battery" to provide chilled water for air conditioners in an Australian university
The University of the Sunshine Coast, in Australia, has announced plans to install a giant "water battery" run by 5,800 solar panels to provide chilled water for air conditioning.
Solar panels on car’s roof to power the air conditioning system
Audi recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US solar cells specialist Alta. They plan to work together to integrate photovoltaic cells into the panoramic glass roofs of Audi models.
A photovoltaic system powers the refrigeration systems of a fishing village in Morocco
In Aftissat, Morocco, 500 photovoltaic panels combined with batteries and diesel generators cover the daily energy needs of the village, including cold storage and refrigeration.
Solar-powered modular facade capable of cooling and heating a building
In Germany, researchers are testing a modular solar-powered facade that includes a mini heat pump for heating and cooling, and a decentralised ventilation unit with heat...
Solar energy improves medical healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa
UNDP develops the Solar for Health project in Zambia and Zimbabwe. More than 400 healthcare centres are now equipped with solar panels and the health products' cold chain is preserved.
An innovation in thermoregulating clothing
Thermoregulating garments powered by solar energy and bidirectional electrocaloric devices are under development. They are said to be effective for outdoor temperatures of 12.5 to...
The environmental benefits of evaporative cooling
An Eurovent study shows that evaporative cooling could help save up to 56,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year in the future in the European Union. Evaporative cooling is present in half of the projects presented by the eight Global Cooling Prize...
Initiatives to promote refrigeration technologies in the developing world
Focus on some initiatives to facilitate access to eco-friendly refrigeration technologies in hot countries.
China: World's largest indoor ski resort applies energy saving measures
Shanghai’s new indoor ski resort relies heavily on refrigeration technologies, including 33 snow-making machines to feed the pistes.
Immersion cooling: a high-performance plant-based fluid
A U.S. food company has created an immersion cooling fluid for data centres made from 90% vegetable oil.
Solar ejector refrigeration systems: benefits and latest developments
Two IJR articles present the latest advancements in this technology and in particular the advantages of variable geometry ejectors and low-GWP refrigerants in terms of performance.
An award-winning industrial dairy using an integrated heat pump system
A recent case study examined the energy consumption and system performance of an innovative integrated heat pump system of a dairy located in Norway. This dairy was among the winning projects of the 2019 “Heat...
IIR news
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IJR Editorial: Solar energy, the energy of the future for refrigeration
Solar refrigeration should become a means of providing cleaner air conditioning and developing cold chains for food and health products where they are still deficient. We need to accompany this development while...
New EU funded project began on October 1st, 2021: “SophiA - Sustainable off-grid solutions for pharmacies and hospitals in Africa”
With a budget of 8 million euros over four years, SophiA will develop containerized solutions for hospitals using natural refrigerants, solar thermal and photovoltaics to enable more and more African people to...
