Solar driven cooling systems: An updated review
Abstract
This paper presents a review of the available technologies to provide cooling from solar energy for both
thermal and photovoltaic ways. Several multi-criteria performance indicators figuring in the literature
are presented followed by a pros and cons analysis of the different solar thermal cooling processes. A
market study is also carried out to evidence the potential of these solar cooling technologies. Finally, an
overview of various solar cooling installations in Europe, Egypt and China is presented.