i2Cool develops passive radiant cooling technology that utilizes mid-infrared emissivity to transmit thermal radiation to outer space, effectively reducing surface temperatures by up to 42°C. This technology addresses the high energy consumption of traditional cooling systems, enabling significant energy savings and lower carbon emissions in urban environments.
Funding
$14.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Conventional cooling systems consume significant energy, contributing to high operational costs and substantial carbon emissions, particularly in densely populated urban environments. This reliance on electricity-driven cooling poses a challenge to sustainable development and energy efficiency goals.
Solution
i2Cool offers passive radiant cooling solutions that leverage mid-infrared emissivity to dissipate heat into outer space, achieving substantial temperature reductions without electricity. Their core technology transmits thermal radiation through the atmospheric window, reducing surface temperatures and minimizing reliance on traditional air conditioning. i2Cool's products, including iPaint and iFilm, are designed for diverse applications, from building architecture to industrial equipment, improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints. The technology enhances operational efficiency, extends equipment lifespan, and preserves the quality of temperature-sensitive goods by maintaining lower surface temperatures.
Target Audience
i2Cool's primary customers include building owners, facility managers, and operators in industries such as architecture, power and telecommunications, new energy, logistics, grain storage, photovoltaics, and the chemical industry.
Features
- **iPaint:** A coating with high solar reflectivity (up to 95%) and mid-infrared emissivity (up to 95%) for building surfaces.
- **iFilm:** A film with mid-infrared emissivity (up to 94%), high visible light transmittance (up to 85%), and infrared rejection (up to 99.99%) for windows and transparent surfaces.
- Electricity-free cooling technology applicable to various surfaces and materials.
- Reduces surface temperatures by up to 42°C.
- Reduces air-conditioning energy consumption by up to 40% in architectural applications.
- Improves equipment lifespan by up to 26% in power and telecom applications.
- Increases power generation efficiency by up to 8% in photovoltaic applications.