Research Priorities in Solar Cooling and Refrigeration Systems

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1 Research Priorities in Solar Cooling and Refrigeration Systems 23/04/ Dublin Daniel Mugnier TECSOL

2 Outline Introduction Latest developments European objectives on solar cooling European Strategic Research Priorities

3 Introduction Solar cooling and heating Source : ESTTP SRP Source : Fraunhofer ISE

4 Introduction on Solar Cooling Evolution From World exhibition in Paris : First ice block through solar energy (1878) SCIENCE Source : Olynthus Verlag To Banyuls sur Mer (1991) Europe 52 kw 130 m² Still running nominally Source: TECSOL MARKET To UWCSEA in Singapore (2011) 1500 kw m² Asia Source : SOLID TECHNOLOGY

5 Introduction : a growing technology Market status Status of Solar Cooling : Technical feasibility : 100% proven Sources: Climasol, Fraunhofer ISE, Rococo, TECSOL, estimate Energy savings : very promising but need of quality increase (COPs, parasitic power demand, reliability) Economic competitiveness : in certain cases but not systematic

6 Introduction Basic research: new materials and concepts Solar Cooling in Reunion Island, Source: TECSOL Solar cooling is still needing intensive R&D actions Applied research: advanced components and machines with higher efficiency, more compact and at lower cost Demonstration and technology transfer: diverse measures in order to assure high quality in real-life application Close R&D between Industry and R&D institutes

7 Actual developments in the World Standardised prefabricated kits New chillers & components Small capacity double effect chiller Automated failure detection & monitoring Automated system observation Life cycle analysis (Italy, Austria) Standard development (Europe, Australia) Component & systems testing & characterization (Italy, Germany) Control strategies System Performance Optimisation Financial engineering (Ex : ESCO model) Heat rejection optimisation Germany

8 IEA SHC Task 48 Quality assurance measures for solar thermally driven heating and cooling systems Main objectives Develop and provide various measures which lead to highly reliable, durable and robust solar cooling (and heating) systems Contribute to further cost reduction at all levels of the chain and identify most promising market areas in terms of cost competitiveness Logic next step for a sustainable market development 4 Subtasks & 27 activities (40 experts from 8 countries) Time Schedule : 3,5 years (October March 2015) BUT this must be relayed at EU level

9 Development objectives on the SRP Solar Cooling In Abu Dabi, Source: Industrial Solar * Cost-competitive solar thermal air-conditioning and refrigeration systems to be available * New absorption and adsorption chillers with improved performance to be used. * Solar thermal cooling systems components to be integrated into the building at the time of construction. * Industrial refrigeration processes to be adapted to enhance the use of solar driven refrigeration systems. * Quality and reliability of solar cooling and refrigeration systems to be enhanced

10 Main R&D challenges on the SRP * Theme 1: Improving solar thermal cooling systems components * Theme 2: Improving performance, integration and costs of solar cooling systems Absorption chiller of a small solar cooling system., Source: PINK

11 SRP R&D priorities on solar cooling 4th Annual Conference RHC Platform Dublin 22-23/04/13

12 SRP R&D priorities on solar cooling 4th Annual Conference RHC Platform Dublin 22-23/04/13

13 SRP R&D priorities on solar cooling 4th Annual Conference RHC Platform Dublin 22-23/04/13

14 SRP R&D priorities on solar cooling 4th Annual Conference RHC Platform Dublin 22-23/04/13

15 Conclusion Cooling will be a 2020 very important Challenge! Expected evolution of cooling demand in EU 27 (source : RHC Common Vision) If we want to meet this solar cooling must deepen its R&D Thanks for your attention.. For more information : daniel.mugnier@tecsol.fr