Summary
As global temperatures rise and urbanization intensifies, the demand for cooling is expected to quadruple during the next few decades. Conventional cooling technologies, while essential, require significant energy consumption and lead to more greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for innovative, sustainable cooling solutions across emerging economies.
Through strategic collaboration among innovators, corporates, academia, industry associations, and innovative financing, the TechEmerge Sustainable Cooling Initiative supported more than 100 pilot projects, of which about two thirds demonstrated significant benefits, with up to 85% cost savings, reduction in energy use and GHG emissions, improved operational efficiency and conservation of water resources. The initiative provided important lessons learned and recommendations for new frontiers in sustainable cooling.
This report presents the results and lessons learned from the TechEmerge program, provides insights and recommendations across a range of topics, including the need for robust validation systems, new business models, and local adaptation. It includes case studies spanning multiple regions and sectors, highlighting how partnerships and capacity building help advance sustainable cooling efforts.
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