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Institutional development · Research, innovation and assessment · Brazil

Award-winning platform cut air-conditioning energy use by 55.7% in lab tests, USP reports

The University of São Paulo reports that a platform for reducing air-conditioning energy use saved 55.7% in laboratory tests and was recognised at a technology conference in China.

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Why it matters: The University of São Paulo work behind the platform recorded 55.7% air-conditioning energy savings in laboratory tests and won recognition at a technology conference in China.

The University of São Paulo's newsroom reported on a system designed to reduce the energy spent on air conditioning.

According to the university, the platform achieved energy savings of 55.7% in laboratory tests.

The university said the work received recognition during a technology conference held in China.

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Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor

The University of São Paulo platform recorded a 55.7% cut in air-conditioning energy use in laboratory tests, and the work behind it was recognised at a technology conference in China.

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