Australian Organization Unveils High-Efficiency Solar Air Conditioning
System is in operation at Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre in Ballarat, Victoria
CANBERRA, Australia — The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) has unveiled a solar-powered air conditioning system to cool Australian commercial buildings and achieve greater energy efficiency. Operating at Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre in Ballarat, Victoria, the system uses concentrating solar thermal technology to produce heat energy used to power the air conditioning system.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) provided $520,000 to support the $1.2 million project, jointly managed by CSIRO with Stockland Group and NEP Solar.