Overview:
yet2’s client is seeking innovative technologies and approaches to reduce the energy consumption associated with cooling and/or treatment of air for commercial buildings in hot and humid climates. Solutions that can be retrofit or augmented into current systems are of high interest.
Background:
A leading commercial property developer and operator in East Asia have HVAC/Air conditioning systems to cool fresh air, making it suitable for their tenants. This currently accounts for a significant proportion of their electricity usage due to the region’s hot (typically 30°C) and humid climate (typically 80% relative humidity.)
An example of a current system within property portfolio is provided in the high-level flow sheet below.
Areas of Interest:
Multiple approaches to achieve a reduction in energy consumption are being considered which include:
- Optimisation of Air-Cooling Systems for Fresh Air
- Advanced cooling technologies that reduce energy requirements
- Digital/AI-based optimization systems with real-time adaptation capabilities e.g. real-time occupancy sensing
- Innovations that can integrate with or enhance existing HVAC infrastructure
- Efficient Dehumidification Technologies
- Efficient water extraction/recovery technologies
- Advanced membrane technologies
- Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)
- Regenerative desiccant systems that don’t require external heat sources
- Solutions with potential for moisture recovery and reuse
- Air Rejuvenation and Reutilization – Technologies to Rejuvenate and reutilize previously used indoor air
- CCUS – CO₂ capture and sequestration technologies adaptable to building environments.
- Pollutant and particulate removal technologies that reduce need for fresh air intake
- Optimized Systems enabling safe recirculation of treated indoor air
Desired Outcomes:
Solutions that can be retrofit or implemented to provide an energy saving potential of >10% for the whole system would be highly attractive. The client is open to engaging with startups, research institutions, or commercial solution providers.
Pilot testing, co-development, or investment partnerships may be considered for highly promising solutions.
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