
04 May SUSTAINABLE COOLING FOR A WARMING PLANET!
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Ambiator: Cooling without warming the Planet
Ambiator is a Hyderabad-based climate tech startup that delivers a breakthrough in air-cooling technology, offering a sustainable, energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioning. Its mission is to make cooling accessible, affordable, and environmentally responsible for all.
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The Problem
Rising Temperatures, Unsustainable Solutions
- Traditional air conditioning systems are energy-intensive, expensive, and rely on refrigerants that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.
- In hot, dry, and increasingly humid climates, millions face thermal discomfort, with low-income communities most vulnerable to extreme heat.
- Existing solutions often neglect energy efficiency, water usage, and accessibility, creating barriers to widespread adoption of sustainable cooling.
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The Solution: Ambiator’s Eco-Friendly Cooling System
Revolutionary, Scalable, and Clean
- Technology: Ambiator uses a patented two-stage cooling process:
- Stage 1: Dry cooling via a heat exchanger reduces air temperature without adding humidity.
- Stage 2: Advanced evaporative cooling further cools the air, using water-saturated pads and a continuous water circulation system.
- No Harmful Refrigerants: Unlike conventional ACs, Ambiator eliminates the use of ozone-depleting and greenhouse gas refrigerants.
- Energy Efficiency: Consumes only 1 kW per hour-up to 80% more efficient than conventional air conditioners-delivering up to 6.5x energy savings.
- Solar Ready: Only packaged cooling product that can be powered by solar panels, enabling net-zero cooling solutions.
- Fresh Air & Comfort: Supplies 100% fresh, filtered air, maintaining indoor temperatures between 24°C and 28°C, with low noise levels (<50 dBA).
- Smart Controls: IoT-enabled for remote monitoring, energy optimization, maintenance scheduling, and real-time diagnostics via app/web.
- Water Use: Highly efficient, with water consumption ranging from 0–6 liters/hour/ton depending on ambient temperature.
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Impact
- Environmental: Zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential), zero GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions, and significant reduction in energy and water use.
- Economic: 30% less expensive than traditional 5-ton VRF/VRV systems, with lower operational costs and utility bills.
- Social: Democratizing access to efficient cooling, especially for underserved and climate-vulnerable communities.
- Recognition: Runner-up at TSEC’s 11th edition; featured in climate innovation challenges and sustainability forums.
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Founders
- Tiger Aster: Second-generation entrepreneur, 30+ years in cooling solutions, passionate climate warrior.
- Jeeten Desai (JD): Director of Sustainable Cooling, 20+ years across real estate, management consulting, and telecom. Leads commercialization and partnerships. Holds a PGP from ISB and a B.E. in Electronics & Communications from M.S. University, Baroda
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Tagline:
Cooling without warming the Planet
Follow: https://www.ambiator.com/