A Review on Green Cooling: Exploring the Benefits of Sustainable Energy-Powered District Cooling with Thermal Energy Storage
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This paper examines the economic and environmental impacts of district cooling systems (DCS) that are integrated with renewable energy sources thermal storage (TES). Typically, a DCS offers highly efficient environmentally friendly alternative to traditional air conditioning systems, providing cool buildings communities through centralized system uses chilled water. However, integration into these can further increase their sustainability efficiency, reducing dependence on fossil fuels improving ability handle fluctuations in demand. The goal this is provide comprehensive review current state art energy-driven TES highlight benefits challenges associated systems. Finally, findings offer valuable insights potential for energy-powered contribute more sustainable built environment.
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عنوان ژورنال: Sustainability
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2071-1050']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15065433