Published on September 17th, 2012 | Affordable Solar-Powered Air Conditioner in a Neat Little Package is Finally Here September 17th, 2012 by Nicholas Brown Kingtec Solar* has developed affordable solar-powered air conditioning in a relatively neat package. Here are some of the key details: Cooling capacity: 16,000 BTU (4.7 kW of cooling capacity). Power consumption: 850 watts. SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio): 22.5. EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio, which is a measure of the BTUs of cooling capacity per watt of power consumed): 18.8. Weight: 200 pounds (This is tremendous for a window air conditioner of this size! But it does contain extra parts for the solar setup). Why Solar Panels Are Not Integrated Directly into A/C Units A/C units tend to be shaded by the roofs of houses, as well as awnings, so they are usually not exposed to direct sunlight, and they shouldn’t be. It is best that they are kept as cool as possible. This single issue is a big one, but as long as the solar panels can be a decent distance away, this isn’t a problem.

Main Benefits of Solar Air Conditioning Normally, to solar power an air conditioner, you would have to buy an air conditioner, then a separate inverter, separate batteries, solar panels, and hire both an electrician and a building contractor to set up the system for you, and that costs a fair bit of money. Home solar power systems tend to cost $7 per watt in the United States (without tax credits), and around half of that cost is installation alone — this is because you have to hire contractors to set up the electronics such as the batteries, panels, etc. by hand. However, for situations where it works, there are some big advantages. The second benefit: Solar panels tend to generate more electricity at the same time that air conditioner power consumption increases. The fluctuating power consumption of air conditioners (caused by weather variation) is a problem for the electricity grid because power plants are not able to adjust their power production quickly enough to meet power demand spikes.

Cutting Your A/C Use Finally, while this is a clever invention which can take advantage of economies of scale (due to factory production), unlike traditional hand-built solar setups, you can substantially reduce your air conditioner usage using simple measures such as closing window blinds on some windows, opening other windows to facilitate ventilation, and much more. One of the greatest conservation tips of all is to use less energy (not reduce your standard of living, just turn things off when you aren’t using them — you don’t have to use them less to conserve energy), then go about obtaining energy from more sustainable sources, in general. Photo Credit: Kingtec Solar *This article was financially supported by Kingtec Solar (after it had already been written and published). Portable Air Conditioning Do's and Don'ts While installing window air-conditioners are more tedious to install them than their portable counterparts, there is still a lot of considerations before using them.

Here is a short list of do's and dont's before using portable air conditioner units. I find through years of selling these units, that people fail to do simple things regarding installing them, things I'll go over in this post. Find out the area needed to cool down your area. Be sure that the room you want cooled is entirely enclosed (not outdoors) and insulated so that it operate as well as possible. Once you find this out, you can determine the correct BTU size for the area, as shown below.can you finance a new ac unit Make sure to properly place the unit in an area where it is needed the most in the room. how to size a residential ac unitFor more information regarding finding the right BTU size for you, click here.indoor ac unit

Safely place the exhaust pipe from the unit to the outside of the home. That way, the carbon dioxide emitted can safely escape the house. If a window isn't provided in that area, consideration must be needed to safely plan out where the exhaust will go outdoors. Whether this is in the middle of a dwelling, the exhaust HAS to be taken outside. Do consult a licensed builder/general contractor who can offer advice on-site regarding getting the exhaust safely outdoors if a great distance is needed. Forget to read the instruction manual. It will have very important information regarding sizes of the exhaust and maintenance. Failure to read the instructions can lead to failure on your unit. Plug it into an outlet before you are sure it won't overload the circuit that it is powering it. Place the exhaust pipe into another room or area inside your home or business. The spend air (carbon dioxide) needs to escape outdoor. Once you choose the correct unit and plan out where it will go, simply plug in and enjoy the coolness!

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