Solid-state air conditioning technology gains attention amid growth projections and efficiency concerns

After three years of record-breaking heat, this one is set to be yet another scorcher. Air-conditioning? Not going anywhere. The International Energy Agency projects that the number of AC units will triple by 2050.

First covered Jun 15, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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56d MIT Technology Review · Climate These new solid-state ACs promise a cool future. Scientists aren’t so sure. — After three years of record-breaking heat, this one is set to be yet another scorcher. Air-conditioning? Not going anywhere.

Appeared in: 2026-06-15 (#14)

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