Description/achievement of initiative
This initiative works toward increasing global access to green cooling technology, based on renewable thermal energy sources such as solar heating, district heating, waste heat or similar. Reaching out to regions with limited access to electricity eco friendly cooling systems applying water as natural refrigreant (R718) targets the largest global market segment for cooling and a/c below 20kW.
Implementation methodologies
In cooperation with intergovernmental organisations, NGOs and commercial partners, the initiative will work towards integrating green cooling technology into established networks, programmes and initiatives addressing resource efficiency, access to energy, increased use of sustainable and renewable energy sources, Climate Change mitigation and improvement of living standards worldwide.
Together with stakeholders, the initiative will support regional and national policy makers, stakeholder associations, NGOs and commercial partners in integrating solar and district cooling into existing and planned awareness campaigns, programmes and initiatives for introducing competitive green cooling technology applying natural refrigerants and renewable energy sources.
The initiative will contribute to capacity building and technology transfer related to green cooling technology by participation, contribution and input to scientific, public and sector specific communication channels.
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Coordination mechanisms/governance structure
The initiave is hosted and monitored by PURIX.
Partner(s)
Open to additional partners
PURIX ApS
PURIX srl
Progress reports
Goal 7
7.1 - By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
7.2 - By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
7.3 - By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
7.a - By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology
7.b - By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support
Goal 12
12.2 - By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
12.4 - By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
12.5 - By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
12.7 - Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities
12.8 - By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
12.a - Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
12.b - Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
Goal 13
13.2 - Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
13.b - Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities
* Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international,
intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.
Goal 17
17.14 - Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development
2011
PURIX founded with objective of developing green and affordable plug&play cooling systems
2015
Launch of solar cooling multi split cooling systems for households and retail
2018
Alliances with 10 global initiatives and programmes for use of green cooling technology and renewable energy for cooling applications
2030
Plug&play solar and district cooling split systems are fully recognized and adopted by the global market for cooling and air conditioning
Staff / Technical expertise
Geographical and application and specific guidance and support for introducing Solar Cooling and District Cooling
In-kind contribution
Participation and contribution to programmes, events, and initiatives for adopting clean technology for cooling and a/c
