India’s Heat Waves Fuel Air Conditioner Sales, Defying Consumer Slowdown

India's Heat Waves Fuel Air Conditioner Sales, Defying Consumer Slowdown

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India’s Heat Waves Fuel Air Conditioner Sales, Defying Consumer Slowdown

India’s air conditioner makers are expecting a sales boom as historic heat, and forecasts of more hot weather to come, boosts demand for cooling systems.

Doubling AC efficiency can prevent power crisis, save India $26 billion: Study

As India faces another scorching summer, a study by the India Energy and Climate Centre (IECC) at UC Berkeley finds that doubling AC efficiency could prevent severe power shortages and save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh crore (USD 26 billion) over the next decade.

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Acerpure Chill Split Inverter AC with Anti-Virus Filter launched in India

Acerpure India has launched the Acerpure Chill Split Inverter AC, a line of energy-efficient air conditioners tailored for Indian households. These air conditioners, available in 1-ton and 1.5-ton capacities, provide excellent cooling performance, energy savings, and enhanced indoor air quality. They have been tested for durability and performance in harsh situations and come with memory backup, auto mode, and a hidden display. Acerpure Chill Co…

Energy efficient ACs can lower power demand by 23 GW, save ₹2.2 lakh crore: Study

Updating India’s Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and tightening standards every three years will play key role Last summer, power shortages were rampant across India as supply could not keep up with skyrocketing demand. This year, more heatwaves are expected, with northwest India likely facing a double heatwave, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. Naturally, people’s need for cooling – primarily by running air conditio…