Mon, 19 May 2025

Mon, 19 May 2025 Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech

Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.

* Rising temperatures in cities like Delhi are affecting people's ability to work outdoors and causing discomfort even when commuting by car.
* Cooling technologies are becoming increasingly critical as temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, with the market expected to more than double by 2030.
* Existing cooling devices have serious drawbacks, including refrigerants that leak, harm efficiency, and potentially health.
* Some alternative refrigerants have their own problems, such as being flammable or toxic.
* Researchers are exploring "revolutionary technologies" for cooling, including solid-state cooling which uses no liquid refrigerants at all.
* Companies like Magnotherm and Phononic are already working on commercializing these new technologies, with products that can be more efficient and safer than traditional cooling devices.
* Solid-state cooling has the potential to eliminate many of the problems associated with traditional cooling systems, including noise, energy consumption, and space requirements.
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