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Cooling Down Energy Consumption

Did you know that cold-natured conveniences like your air conditioning and refrigerator make up about 20% of energy consumption in residential areas and commercial buildings?

It’s such a drastic statistic that some researchers have taken notice and are taking steps towards coming up with an alternative method of cooling that is less power-hungry.

It’s not a new concept; several technologies are being developed in the search for alternative cooling methods. But did you ever think that sound waves could be the answer?

Researchers at Palo Alto Research Center think so. Researchers at the center are currently … Continue Reading