About 44% of the global population lives in hot climates, but only 12% own air conditioning (AC). Urban areas face rising cooling demand due to income growth and the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. In ASEAN countries, energy demand for cooling has increased significantly since 1990. Future demand will rise due to economic growth and extreme heat events. Government support for efficient AC systems and energy-saving measures is crucial to reducing cooling energy use.
Download