Solar Powered Air Conditioner

Pros and Cons of Solar-Powered Air Conditioners
https://www.greenbuildermedia.com/energy-solutions/pros-and-cons-of-solar-powered-air-conditioners

  A company called Greenpath Technologies, Inc. is selling a Chinese-made brand of SEER 35 mini-splits called LEZETi. They're not the only players in this new category (see chart below,) but let's focus on them for the purpose of discussion.

One unit they offer is a completely off-grid solar-connected DC version. The other, more flexible version they call a "solar hybrid air conditioner." I just wrotean article about how mini-splits and solar are a great combination for heating and cooling at minimal CO2 footprint, so it's a topic I'm covering aggressively.

Should you consider going with one of these solar-centric units, instead of some other A/C-only brand of mini split? It depends on ... ---CONTINUED---

How to Make a Solar-Powered Air Conditioner
https://sciencing.com/make-solarpowered-air-conditioner-5948825.html

Using solar energy to provide cool air can be as high-tech and elaborate as mounting solar panel arrays to power conventional air conditioners or as simple as Bronze Age technology used by Middle Eastern kings to cool their palaces. The following design is a proof of the concept of the latter, which you may readily adapt to your own location. ---CONTINUED---

Solar Powered Air Conditioner – The Top 5 Models Revealed
https://ezlivingfuture.com/solar-powered-air-conditioner/

  This article reviews the best available DC and AC solar powered air conditioners available. The increasing costs of energy and recent innovations in solar technology make solar power air conditioners an economical option for those who want to reduce their air conditioning costs by up to 97%. ---CONTINUED---

How to Run Air Conditioning On Solar Power
https://thetinylife.com/air-conditioning-on-solar-power/

Today I wanted to share information about running air conditioning on solar power.

When I was first planning to move into my tiny house, considering the possibility of running a solar powered air conditioner and cooling system weighed heavily on my mind. After all, living in a humid state, I’ll tell you, I’m one who can’t tolerate the heat. This is especially true, coming from New Hampshire—I’m a cold weather guy and here in North Carolina, it gets hot! An AC unit is critical, even if you’re running on solar power. ---CONTINUED---

Homemade AC Air Cooler DIY - Can be Solar Powered!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3YvF4eVQO0&feature=emb_title

Homemade AC Air Cooling unit produces very cold air. 40F air (in an 84F room). 3 ways to power it:  a solar panel, a battery or an automobile (using 12v socket "cig. plug"). great for space cooling (in vehicle or small room). cost $15.00. $2 ice chest, $2 pvc pipe and $11 12VDC Fan (10w 0.8A). Fan runs on one 15 watt (1amp) solar panel. works best in dry climate. big block of ice i used lasted a long time. after 5 hours it was only half gone. check out my ice making/freezer vids if you want to make the ice "off grid"