SolCool's air conditioner can be run directly from solar panels, existing wiring or even, in a pinch, batteries. Photo: Keeping cool from the sun Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech ...

Solar power would appear to be an obvious choice for the developing world, but as impoverished regions need systems that are simple, self-operating and cheap to build and maintain, this is generally ...

The Sonoma Cool is an air conditioning unit that utilizes a dehumidify-first approach. It employs liquid desiccant technology and solar heat to remove the humidity from outside air before cooling, ...

Southern California Gas Co. is trying out an unusual new technology that uses the sun’s rays to provide air conditioning as well as power. The solar photovoltaic system installed on the roof of the ...

The air conditioner uses technology that turns solar heat into air conditioning with minimal electrical power use, thereby saving 90 percent of energy, said the company. The air conditioning system is ...

MINOT, N.D. — It's been a hot summer, as is often the case in our part of the world. This week, in particular, has been a scorcher. We've all been leaning on our electrical grid to keep those air ...

I always thought “air conditioning” and “off the grid” didn’t belong in the same sentence, unless it was suggesting that you COULDN’T have air conditioning off the grid. But like so many things in my ...