absorption chillers

• Description of Simulation Tools used in Solar Cooling (2009)-

  This technical report is a deliverable of Task 38, Subtask C within the framework of the International Energy Agency’s Solar Heating and Cooling Programme. It describes both existing and developing simulation tools and models used for solar cooling applications.

• Building Integration of Concentrating Systems for Solar Cooling Applications (2011)-

  This document was presented at the 2nd European Conference on Polygeneration (30 March-1 April 2011, Tarragona, Spain) by the researchers D. Chemisana, J. Lopez-Villada, A. Coronas and J. I. Rossel. It analysis the energy consumption of buildings from Mediterranean countries and the solutions offered by solar cooling and solar concentrator systems. The paper consists of a comparative analysis between two cooling systems: one with evacuated tube collectors and a single-effect absorption chiller, the other with a solar concentrating system and double-effect absorption chiller.

• Refrigeration Project Using Solar Energy (2006)-

  This is a scientific paper done by Luis Eduardo about using solar energy for refrigeration. Refrigeration becomes very important especially for rural areas where electricity is not reliable. Using renewable energy in rural areas would decrease the use of electrical energy in the country, providing thus more reliable energy to the populations of these remote areas.

• Solar Cooling. A Review of Technology, and Feasibility Study for Ager Sectus Winery, Blenhein, New Zealand (2010)-

  This document reports the results of a study undertaken at the Ager Sectus Winery, near Blenheim, in New Zealand. The study looked at different solar cooling technologies and their possible use in the winery. The document starts by explaining the different solar cooling technologies (PV, heat engine, absorption chiller, etc). Solar thermal absorption cooling is the most popular air-conditioning application and is used in different parts of the world. The performance of the systems is still variable, but the average payback period is of 15-20 years.

• Sweden: Solar Electricity, Heating, and Cooling for a local Hospital -

  Electricity, heating and cooling from one and the same energy plant, all simultaneously: this is the special feature of the recently inaugurated solar installation at the Närvård Härnösand hospital.
  Photo: Cleantech Demonstration Arena
  

• Lisbon: Solar cooling system for office complex- Solar thermal installation on top of this huge banking complex in Lisbon: The Portuguese state bank Caixa Geral de Depositos (CGD) commissioned the Austrian engineering company S.O.L.I.D. to design the solar cooling plant. Photo: S.O.L.I.D.
  

• Production line of Absorption Chillers in Spain -

  Factory of Climatewell in the Spanish town of Soria: The Swedish company is setting up a production line of solar absorption chillers.
  Photo: Climatewell
  

• South Africa: First Solar-Powered Air-Conditioning System-

  Showcasing solar cooling in South Africa: The Netcare Moot Hospital in Pretoria has installed the first cooling system based on a solar thermal powered absorption chiller. Photo: Voltas Technologies

• Vanir Energy: a new Solar Thermal Service Company -

  Solar markets are booming in the United States and more and more companies discover new business models featuring solar thermal - such as Vanir Companies Inc.

• Solar Cooling and Heating System for the Intelligent Workplace (2007)-

  This report, from 2007, provides an overview of a project intended to install a solar cooling and heating system on the Intelligent Workplace of the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

• Solar thermal based Air-Conditioning System proves itself in India-

  Showcase: These parabolic dishes supply a solar air-conditioning plant of a hospital in Gujarat state in western India and replace 1 ton of wood consumption every day. Photo: Gadhia Solar Energy Systems

• Dubai: Solar-cooled, 6,000 m2 Office Building -

  Under the burning sun of Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 161 m² of vacuum tube collectors by Irish manufacturer Kingspan Renewables provide enough heat for 6 small-size absorption chillers with a 10 kW cooling capacity by Swedish company Climatewell. Photo: Climatewell.

• EISG Final Report: Solar Thermal Heat Pump/Chiller (2008)-

  This is a report on the Solar Thermal Heat Pump/Chiller the “Helisorber” that was done at the conclusion of a research project on the product funded by the Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program, administered by the California Energy Commission.

  The “Helisorber” heat pump when coupled with a low-concentration solar collector is capable of providing chilling and heat pumped hot water. The research finds that the Helisorber is both a cost-effective and carbon reducing approach to creating a mass market solar thermal project.

• USA: ClimateWell wins Technology Contest of General Electrics-

  ClimateWell AB, located in Stockholm, is one of 12 companies which were chosen among 4,000 applicants in a ten-week contest organised by US-American General Electric Co (GE). ClimateWell won in the Efficient Appliances category and received a USD 100,000 concept stage grant. Since 2008, the Swedish company has run a production unit for absorption chillers in Spain, similar to the system shown in the picture.
  Photo: Kingspan