RMI

Rethinking Air Conditioning for a Hotter, More Humid World

Extreme heat and humidity are driving a surge in air‑conditioner use across India and the global South, exposing the inefficiencies of conventional temperature‑only cooling. A two‑day workshop in Ahmedabad, led by CEPT University, RMI and OTS R&D, equipped engineers with advanced modeling tools to design ACs that perform under real‑world load and humidity conditions. The event highlighted the need for new standards, such as ISO 21280, and demonstrated how component‑level innovations can cut energy waste. These efforts aim to align comfort, grid stability, and climate goals.