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Emerging Trend Spotlight: Solid-State Cooling in HVAC
The cooling industry is changing fast. As the world gets warmer and the demand for air conditioning grows, traditional vapour compression systems are coming under pressure. At the same time, new environmental rules are forcing a move away from refrigerants that harm the planet. This is where solid-state cooling (SSC) can play a role. A new technology that could make cooling cleaner, quieter, and more efficient.
Why It’s Gaining Attention?
Cooling already accounts for nearly 10% of global electricity use, and demand is expected to triple by 2050, putting more strain on electricity grids. In addition, governments are tightening regulations on refrigerants. For example, in the U.S., the AIM Act will reduce the use of high-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants by 85% by 2036, whilst in the EU, the F-Gas Regulation aims for a full phase-out by 2050. These policies will make traditional HVAC systems more expensive to produce and maintain. Solid-state systems, by contrast, don’t use refrigerants or compressors, so they are automatically compliant and often more energy efficient. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that SSC could cut energy use by up to 46% compared to standard systems. Read More#mce_temp_url#