Delivering Sustainability for Commercial Cooling Systems

Though we rely on cooling for many aspects of our lives, it’s important to be mindful that these technologies can also contribute to climate change. In fact, the World Green Building Council found that heating, cooling, and lighting systems in buildings globally account for 28% of CO2 emissions. For example, 20% of Singapore’s total carbon emissions come from its buildings.

As construction increases, so does the demand for more efficient and sustainable cooling solutions. In the next 30 years, it is estimated that the demand for cooling will triple. With this in mind, it is critical for building owners to focus on a smart and sustainable cooling solution – which is where Cooling as a Service comes into play.

Cooling as a Service (CaaS) explained

With CaaS (Cooling as a Service), building operators can deliver cooling to those insides without having to purchase and manage the equipment themselves. This business model, known as servitization, not only helps building owners be more efficient and eco-friendly in regard to their cooling needs but also saves on operational costs.

This subscription-based model is far more convenient for building operators than having to manage their own cooling system. Under the CaaS agreement, the provider will take care of choosing and maintaining the best cooling system that meets sustainability goals. And if any changes or reallocations need to be made, the providers will handle that too—giving building owners/operators easy access to updated equipment whenever they want or need it. In other words, building operators just need to tell the temperature they desire and then pay cooling on a pay-as-you-use basis. It’s a simple and eco-friendly solution.

How CaaS delivers a sustainable solution for commercial cooling system

CaaS is a more eco-friendly option for the commercial cooling system as it uses data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize efficiency. Other building cooling systems focus on hardware use rather than cutting-edge technology to monitor and control the cooling system that can deliver optimal indoor experiences that adapt to different conditions.

For their clients, CaaS providers could provide modern and sustainable cooling systems. For example, it is possible for building owners to opt for 100% solar energy AI-powered chiller plants. There is also another efficient option in the form of chiller plants that use recycled water. Building owners can also choose water-cooled chiller plants. They are useful for many types of buildings, such as data centers, shopping malls, manufacturing plants, campuses, office buildings, or community spaces.

Why CaaS is a better solution than other cooling systems

Traditional centralized cooling systems can be expensive, and generally, the responsibility of purchasing, installing and running the system falls on building owners. They often have to hire different contractors for repairs or upkeep as well.

Usually, multiple contractors are assigned to a project, and each is only in charge of specific equipment. This means that it would be unfair to hold any single one of them completely accountable for the system’s performance. In addition, sustainability improvements that would make the cooling system more efficient are often given less attention because they’re typically expensive.

Cooling as a Service will be the go-to cooling model

It’s important that we constantly look for new ways to save energy and protect our environment, which is why the idea of Cooling-as-a-Service is so thrilling. It has the ability to change how we cool buildings while still preserving our planet.

Currently, cooling accounts for 10% of the world’s electricity usage. If nothing changes, by 2040, cooling in South East Asia alone is expected will consume 30% of ASEAN’s peak electricity. To prevent this, building owners must adopt clean and efficient cooling methods now.

CaaS will provide building owners with clean and sustainable cooling solutions, revolutionizing the way that cooling is delivered. This will be beneficial for individuals, businesses, and the environment alike.