The Energy Cost of Cold Thermal Discomfort in the Global South

The Global South, much of it in warm tropical latitudes, is expected to double its total energy demand by 2050. In addition to increased mean demand, greater demand for space cooling during external temperature peaks will exacerbate the strain on already fragile energy networks. Recent anecdotal evi...

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Main Authors: Abdulla N. Alnuaimi, Sukumar Natarajan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/10/5/93