Integrating Ice-Slurry Air Conditioning Systems with Renewable Energy Sources: A Sustainable Solution

The increasing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions highlights the potential of ice-slurry systems due to their high latent heat capacity and superior cooling performance.Integrating these systems with renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, further enhances their efficiency and sustainability.This study explores the theoretical principles, mathematical modeling, numerical simulations, and experimental validation of ice-slurry air conditioning powered by renewables.Additionally, it provides a detailed analysis of photovoltaic and wind energy utilization in conjunction with ice-slurry cooling.Findings demonstrate that this integration significantly reduces operational costs and carbon footprint while ensuring reliable and efficient thermal management in commercial and industrial buildings.