Aries Interiors to launch world’s first solar powered AC bed

Manama : UAE-based Aries International Maritime Research Institute in association with Aries International Interiors, has developed air conditioned bed which runs on solar energy, first of its kind to support Green Energy drive. The innovative concept will be a big boon for sun-soaked Middle East region and powerless remote villages of countries in Asia and Africa. 

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“Conventional air conditioning system accounts 25-70 per cent of household’s annual energy expenses. Today 90 per cent of consumers rely on plant made electricity, especially from fossil fuel as a major source of power even though global warming is becoming a major threat to human lives. It is high time to adapt solar energy in order to save environment from the jaws of global warming. The future lies in natural resources especially solar energy. We should tap the abundant solar energy in the sun-soaked regions and should utilize its immense potential fully. It is the need of the hour,” said Sohan Roy, a Naval Architect who conceived the idea.

He emphasized that Solar AC bed will consume only 20 per cent energy compared to normal AC system. “We believe that Solar AC bed manufactured accorded to international standards will play a key role in cutting down the rising energy costs.”

AIMRI, a premier institute for Industrial Research, sensing the huge demand for renewable energy products developed the concept of solar powered AC bed after years of research and development.

The market for air conditioners in GCC is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 10% during 2017-2021. The demand for air conditioners in GCC countries is increasing on account of growing urbanization, rising disposable income, extreme climatic conditions and increasing number of residential and commercial projects.