Abstract
Cooling and airconditioning systems are the primary consumers of building energy in hot and mixed climate locations. The reliance on traditional systems, driven electrically, is the main reason behind the deterioration and ever-increasing demand for energy in buildings. This is also associated with a vast amount of CO 2 emissions and other environmental concerns. Solar energy has been introduced as a crucial alternative for many applications, including cooling and airconditioning , which has been proven to be a reliable and excellent energy source. This paper presents and discusses a general overview of solar cooling and airconditioning systems (SCACSs) used for building applications. The popular SCACSs driven by solar thermal energy are elaborated in detail, considering their operation and development aspects. A comparison among solar thermal SCACSs is performed, taking into account several technical, operational, economic and environmental indicators. Some research gaps, recommendations, and conclusions are derived from the reviewed literature to understand and further develop this essential research domain.
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