One of my favorite solar power application is to use energy from the sun for solar air conditioning. The same heavenly body that heats up the planet can also keep us cool and comfortable.
Light rail stations in Phoenix Arizona are cooled with solar powerIn Phoenix, Arizona in the desert southwest of the United States, the A/C in their urban light rail stations is powered by sunlight. This is welcome news for the people that live in this region. During summer months, daytime temperatures can climb past 115 degrees F. At the urban light rail stations in Phoenix, solar powered coolers can be activated with the touch of a button. The chilled air produced can lower temps by 40 degrees.
The solar air conditioning system will automatically shut off after 15 minutes of operation to conserve energy. Solar A/C is available at the urban light rail stations from May through September – Arizona’s hottest months.
Arizona’s light rail cooling system was initiated by Mayor Phil Gordon, who brought the idea back after a visit to Dubai. Phoenix has partnered with local utility NRG Energy, which agreed to fund the $300,000 project. NRG will operate and maintain the system.
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