Impact Pitches at CLIMAFIX Summit 2025 | Albatross Energetics
In this Impact Pitch at CLIMAFIX Summit 2025, Sudarshan from Albatross Energetics presents a breakthrough in HVAC efficiency: liquid desiccant–based air conditioning systems that deliver precise humidity control while reducing energy consumption by 30–50%. Conventional ACs overcool air to remove humidity, wasting large amounts of electricity — especially in hot, humid climates. Albatross replaces this inefficient step with liquid desiccants, which directly absorb moisture and drastically reduce compressor load. The result: lower energy bills, better control of indoor environmental quality, and sharply reduced carbon emissions. Their solution includes custom industrial air-handling units (AHUs) designed for factories, cleanrooms, and pharmaceutical/food facilities, as well as liquid-desiccant kits that OEMs can integrate into next-generation HVAC systems. The company also unlocks significant value for emerging cooling technologies such as radiant cooling, chilled beams, and displacement ventilation — which traditionally struggle with high humidity. Albatross Energetics has already begun commercial deployments, with multiple pilots completed and several more underway. Founded by IIT Madras and IIT Bombay engineers with five years of deep R&D in liquid desiccant systems, the team is now seeking early adopters and strategic OEM collaborations. Speaker: Sudarshan – Co-Founder, Albatross Energetics Session: Impact Pitches – CLIMAFIX Summit 2025 Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to air conditioning fundamentals 00:49 – Temperature vs humidity: the hidden inefficiency in ACs 01:17 – Overcooling problem in conventional AC designs 01:46 – Desiccant-based ACs and 30–50% energy reduction 02:07 – How liquid desiccants lower compressor load 02:25 – Target users: pharma plants, F&B, cleanrooms, industrial facilities 02:42 – Custom AHUs for dehumidification & fresh-air treatment 02:58 – Product range and integration with existing factory utilities 03:32 – Liquid desiccant kits for OEM AC manufacturers 03:48 – Enabling radiant cooling, chilled beams & displacement ventilation 04:15 – Team: IIT Madras & IIT Bombay engineers, 5+ years R&D 04:35 – Deployments completed; upcoming installations 04:51 – Ask: early adopters & OEM partners, fundraising 05:18 – Q&A: differentiation vs Blue Frontier & Transaera 05:38 – Water use, toxicity, system engineering differences 05:55 – Liquid desiccant performance; no replacement needed 06:31 – Continuous absorption/regeneration cycle 07:18 – Filters vs desiccant lifespan 07:40 – What is proprietary: desiccant chemistry + heat/mass exchanger design 07:54 – System-level IP and manufacturing know-how Keywords: liquid desiccant AC, energy-efficient HVAC, industrial dehumidification, radiant cooling, chilled beam systems, displacement ventilation, humidity control, cleanroom HVAC, Albatross Energetics, CLIMAFIX Summit, climate tech India, carbon-efficient cooling, sustainable HVAC systems
