Ambiator: Cooling Without Warming

This post is a part of the Early Stage Climate Startup series from Climafix 2024

Highlights

80% more energy-efficient than traditional air conditioners.
No refrigerants, climate positive & priced at USD 3,600 per unit, running at USD 0.10/hour.

Cooling solution designed to provide affordable, climate-friendly alternatives with a cost of USD 3,600 per unit and a running cost of just USD 0.10/hour, it is said to consume 80% less electricity and can even be operated with solar energy.

Limited Access to Affordable Cooling: Over 1.2 billion people around the world live in regions with hot climates and traditional air conditioners are expensive to purchase & operate, with running costs as high as USD 0.75/hour, Ambiator’s units cost just 0.10/hour.

Reducing Carbon Emissions: The system avoids the use of refrigerants that emit harmful gases, cutting down on CO₂ emissions.
Energy Efficiency: Consuming five times less energy than traditional systems.

Current Target Segments: Residential apartments, low-income housing, educational institutions, healthcare buildings, offices, and showrooms.
Future Target Segments: Introducing Cooling-as-a-Service and licensing models to accelerate adoption.

Integrated solar helps in reducing GHG emissions.
Energy consumption reduced to 200 watts per ton of cooling compared to 500-750 watts per ton for traditional AC systems, achieving payback within a single summer season.

Tiger Aster (Founder): A serial entrepreneur, specializing in energy-efficient cooling. Tiger Aster brings extensive experience in launching and scaling innovative companies.
Jeeten Desai (Co-founder): With an MBA and a background in electronics, Jeeten plays a crucial role in designing Ambiator’s technology and ensuring that it meets high standards of efficiency and sustainability.
Shashidhar M (Execution): A mechanical engineer with experience in cooling technologies, Shashidhar oversees the operational aspects of the company, ensuring seamless execution and scaling of Ambiator’s production.