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.
Related Links:-
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/society/uae-based-company-to-launch-first-solar-powered-ac-bed-1.2052442
http://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/solar-powered-ac-bed-developed/59427820
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/solar-powered-ac-bed-developed/1/993100.html
http://www.eqmagpro.com/researchers-develop-solar-powered-ac-bed/
http://www.homecrux.com/2017/07/08/74156/worlds-first-solar-powered-ac-bed-hit-market-holiday-season.html