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CASESTUDY - Case Study - Solar Cooling System

This case study examines a solar air conditioning system installed at an office building in Bukit Puchong, Malaysia. The system uses evacuated tube solar collectors to heat water, which is then used by an absorption chiller to produce chilled water without electricity. Compared to a conventional electric chiller system, the solar system reduces energy consumption by over 55% and saves an estimated RM220,568 in electricity costs over 10 years of operation. Key benefits of the solar system include lower operating costs due to free solar energy, tax incentives for renewable energy investments, and free hot water production as a byproduct.

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CASESTUDY - Case Study - Solar Cooling System

This case study examines a solar air conditioning system installed at an office building in Bukit Puchong, Malaysia. The system uses evacuated tube solar collectors to heat water, which is then used by an absorption chiller to produce chilled water without electricity. Compared to a conventional electric chiller system, the solar system reduces energy consumption by over 55% and saves an estimated RM220,568 in electricity costs over 10 years of operation. Key benefits of the solar system include lower operating costs due to free solar energy, tax incentives for renewable energy investments, and free hot water production as a byproduct.

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CASE STUDY

SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING

Your Partner In Renewable Energy


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1.0 Introduction:

a. Project: Ikhasas Office Building


b. Location: Bukit Puchong Industrial Park
c. Background: Whole building consists of 4 storeys. Ground floor common area
(main lobby, lift lobby and VIP room) is served by solar air-
conditioning system. This system is the “First” installation in
Malaysia.
d. Equipment: Absorption Chiller
Model: Sanyo LCC-E01
Capacity: 30RT
Feature: Market leader with advanced technology in Li-Br
absorption chiller, complying JIS B 8622-2002.

Sunda Evacuated Tube


Model: SDC SEIDO 1-16
Feature: SPF certified patented “Thermal-Compression
Sealing Technology” prevents heat loss and
protect from corrosion. Aluminum Nitride Coating
ensures more than 92% high solar absorption.
Performance tested accordance to EN 12975.

Other associated equipment e.g.: pumps, cooling tower, hot


and chilled water storage tanks.

2.0 System Schematic:

The followings are schematics for conventional type, electric driven chiller system vs.
using solar energy drive absorption chiller.

Conventional Air-Conditioning System Solar Air-Conditioning System

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3.0 Energy Consumption Analysis

Typically, air-conditioning system consumes 50~60% of total building electricity, hence


energy saving on air-conditioning system become necessity. By harvesting the solar
energy to generate hot water, the absorption chiller can produces chilled water as low as
6ºC. Thus, the renewable energy eliminates the most important operating cost for the
conventional compression cycle.

The following is energy consumption comparison between conventional and solar air
conditioning system, which already in operation.

Conventional Air-Conditioning System

Power Consumption,
Description Remark
kW
Area to served: approx. 6,000ft2
Cooling capacity required: 30RT
Equipment:
a. Electric Chiller: 24.0 Reciprocating, 30RT
Based on 0.8kW/RT
b. CHW Pump: 2.7 72usgpm@ 82ft
Eff. = 55%
c. CDW Pump: 2.2 90usgpm@ 65.6ft
Eff. = 67%
d. Cooling Tower: 0.75 40HRT

Total Energy Consume 29.65 kW

Solar Air-Conditioning System

Power Consumption,
Description Remark
kW
Area to served: approx. 6,000ft2
Cooling capacity required: 30RT
Equipment:
a. Absorption Chiller: 1.3 Absorption, 30RT
For abs. & ref. pump only
b. CHW Pump: 3.2 84usgpm@ 82ft
Eff. = 55%
c. CDW Pump: 4.0 162usgpm@ 65.6ft
Eff. = 67%
d. Cooling Tower: 1.1 70HRT

e. HW Pump: 2.1 114usgpm@ 49.2ft


Eff. = 68%
f. Solar HW Pump: 1.5 42usgpm@ 98.4ft
Eff. = 70%
Total Energy Consume 13.20 kW

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4.0 Operating Cost Saving:

Despite the solar energy is zero cost, the accessories e.g. pumps still consume minimum
electricity. The following table summarizes the saving:-

Conventional Operational
Description Unit Solar System
System Saving* (RM)
Daily Power
kW 266.90 118.80 148.10
Consumption
Year 1
RM/yr 39,748.50 17,691.70 22,056.80
Electricity Cost
5 years
RM/5 yr 198,742.50 88,458.50 110,284.00
Electricity Cost
10 years
RM/10 yr 397,485.00 176,917.00 220,568.00
Electricity Cost
15 years
RM/15 yr 596,227.50 262,375.50 333,852.00
Electricity Cost
20 years
RM/20yr 794,970.00 353,834.00 441,136.00
Electricity Cost

*Note:
1. Based on 9am to 6pm, 9 working hours
2. Electricity based on TNB Tariff B (Low voltage) for commercial building, RM0.408/kWh

5.0 Benefits of Using Solar Air-Conditioning:

a. Lower Operation Cost


The solar powered chilled water system provides zero energy cost comparing to
electric driven chillers. The operation cost saving becomes enormously huge
especially with the unpredictable increasing of electricity charges.

b. Investment Tax Allowance


Under the promotion of Investment Act 1986 to generate energy using renewable
energy resources, companies are eligible of full exemption from income tax of 100%
on qualifying capital expenditure.

c. Free Domestic Hot Water System


The hot water for shower, washing and kitchen usage for the whole building will be
free as it is a by-product from the solar air-conditioning system.

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