Advantix (U.S.)—Air-conditioning using saltwater

Air conditioners use about 5 percent of all electricity produced in the United States. As a result, 100 million tons of carbon dioxide are released each year. Advantix’s air conditioning system uses 40 percent less energy than normal systems. How? By use of saltwater! Where air condition systems normally chill the air to remove humidity and then reheat it again in a highly energy-intensive process. Advantix air-conditioners lead the air through non-toxic fluid saltwater instead. The process dehumidifies the air without the need for reheating. The potential is clear: appliances, motors and air-conditioning units in developing countries are estimated to account for half the carbon emission reductions needed to stabilize global temperature rise. Adding to this, demand for air conditioners in emerging markets is growing quickly.