Solar powered air-conditioned bed

UAE-based company to launch first solar powered AC bed

Question: Aries International Maritime Research Institute has recently developed a solar powered air conditioned bed. This institute is located in which of the following countries?
(a) UAE
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Iran
(d) USA
Ans: (a)
Related facts:-

  • According to a report released on July 3, 2017, the UAE-based Aries International Maritime Research Institute has developed a solar powered bed in association with Arise International, an interior designing and technical consultancy company.
  • The innovative concept is expected to be a big boon for sun-soaked Middle East region and powerless (where there is no access to electricity) remote villages of countries in Asia and Africa.
  • Conventional air conditioning system accounts 25-70 per cent of households annual energy expenses while Solar AC bed will consume only 20 per cent energy compared to the normal AC system.
  • This AC bed allows 80 per cent power savings and is designed to run efficiently in all climate conditions with minimal maintenance cost.
  • These Solar AC bed can be run on normal electricity too.

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http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/solar-powered-ac-bed-developed/1/993100.html
http://www.eqmagpro.com/researchers-develop-solar-powered-ac-bed/
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