Constructing Solar Air-Conditioning System for Automobiles

Abstract

This paper presents a description and analysis for solar air-conditioning system for automobiles which at the end reduces fuel consumption when it is operated to get comfort in automobiles cabins. Coefficient of performance is used as a measure to compare the traditional air conditioning systems and solar system.  It is found that COP of solar AC automobiles is better than other traditional AC systems, no fuel consumption by using solar AC systems in automobiles, also it is found that just one panel of photovoltaic cells is required to offer the required power needed to derive  AC for the studied automobile.

Keywords: Air-conditioning, Solar Energy, Photovoltaic, Automobiles, COP.