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Artica: The Future of Air Conditioning?

 
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At night, the Artica system draws in cool air from outside to freeze the material inside a thermal battery. To work properly, temperature differences between night and day have to be significant. This makes the system less efficient in tropical regions. (Graphic: Artica)

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