A Harvard startup, Trellis Air, is innovating air conditioning technology to combat growing energy demands and greenhouse gas emissions linked to cooling systems. With a projected rise in air conditioning demand by up to 40% by 2030, current cooling methods contribute significantly to global emissions, surpassing that of air travel. Trellis Air's approach focuses on dehumidification as an efficient cooling method, unlike traditional vapor-compression technology that has remained unchanged for over a century. This advancement presents a promising solution to environmental challenges posed by climate change, merging scientific innovation with engineering.
Most air conditioners are not all that different from souped-up dehumidifiers. A cooling system pulls in room-temperature air and chills it using chemicals called refrigerants.
Trellis Air, a Harvard startup, is set to disrupt that status quo. Thanks to collaborative efforts from across the University, the company recently launched with aims to drastically reduce the energy needed to run air conditioners.
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