Yes, evaporative cooling is eco-friendly because it doesn’t use a compressor and, hence, there is no chemical refrigerant involved. No Compressor = No refrigerant = Eco-friendly Cooling.
1. Uses Very Little Electricity
Regular air conditioners use a lot of power — around 8 kW per hour for a 1000 sq. ft. area. But a Greencon E-Series evaporative cooler for the same space uses only 1.1 kW per hour. That’s a 93% energy saving! Over 10 years (assuming 8 hours of use daily, 300 days a year), the difference becomes huge:
AC: 157,440 kWh
Evaporative Cooler: 21,648 kWh
Power saved: 135,792 kWh
2. CO₂ Emission Reduction
In India, every unit (kWh) of electricity causes about 0.82 kg of CO₂ emissions. So, by using an evaporative cooler instead of AC, you save over 111 tonnes of CO₂ in 10 years — for just one 1000 sq. ft. space.
3. As Good As Planting Thousands of Trees
A mature tree absorbs about 22 kg of CO₂ per year. So using an evaporative cooler instead of AC for 10 years is equal to planting 6,172 trees!
4. No Harmful Refrigerants
Air conditioners use gases like CFCs and HFCs, which can damage the ozone layer and add to global warming. Evaporative coolers don’t use any refrigerants — just air and water. Simple, safe, and sustainable.
5. Brings in Fresh Air
Evaporative coolers work by pulling in 100% outside air, cooling it with water, and then sending it indoors. This keeps the air fresh and clean — unlike ACs that recycle the same indoor air again and again.
Evaporative cooling is Energy-efficient, Non-polluting, Cost-effective, and Climate-friendly. Whether you are cooling a home, office, warehouse, or factory, switching to evaporative cooling is a smart move for your comfort, your budget, and the planet.