The ratio of electrical energy required for providing air
conditioning to the total consumption of electricity is nearly half
or even more in Thailand. Among the alternative energy sources,
solar energy is expected suitable sources owing to their advantages
which can be used in low temperature applications, i.e., low
operation cost, rapid availability and non-polluted emission. Solar
energy systems are, therefore, promising means for reducing the
consumption of non-renewable energy sources.
Average yearly solar energy potential in Thailand is 18.2MJ/m2/
day, which is quite high in intensity; as a result, the solar energy can
be used in thewater/lithiumbromide absorption chillers. The power
gained from the solar energy is used in the generator and the cost ofThe ratio of electrical energy required for providing air
conditioning to the total consumption of electricity is nearly half
or even more in Thailand. Among the alternative energy sources,
solar energy is expected suitable sources owing to their advantages
which can be used in low temperature applications, i.e., low
operation cost, rapid availability and non-polluted emission. Solar
energy systems are, therefore, promising means for reducing the
consumption of non-renewable energy sources.
Average yearly solar energy potential in Thailand is 18.2MJ/m2/
day, which is quite high in intensity; as a result, the solar energy can
be used in thewater/lithiumbromide absorption chillers. The power
gained from the solar energy is used in the generator and the cost of solar collectors is low. However, it is rarely found the absorption
chillers installed in the small residences due to the large size of the
absorption unit. It is possible to produce small size absorption air
conditioning systems for residential buildings using solar energy.
Thismay lead to an increase in use of absorption chillers in Thailand.
More researchonthis systemshouldbeconducted in thenear future