Strong sunlight powers passive cooling device (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Strong sunlight powers passive cooling device

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KAUST scientists have developed a simple cooling system based on solar energy and the cooling effect of saltwater evaporation that could be used for refrigeration in hot regions with limited access to electricity.

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© 2021 KAUST; Veronica Moraru.

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