Re:The Lowly Thermostat, Now Minter of Megawatts
by amit_m on Friday May 23, 2014 @08:13AM
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Just my experience. The systems you are referring to are most-likely residential heating systems, and not full-blown HVAC system that are based on a heat pump.
Asia: I have traveled for months in China, India and Japan and don't recall seeing any thermostats, aside from hotels and commercial spaces.
Europe: no A/C in most countries (aside from commercial projects). They make extensive use of residential heating using liquid pipes that pass through the building. In southern europe split ductless A/C systems are common.
South america: I believe they have both central air and split systems.
USA: central air everywhere!
Africa: no money for A/C. ;-)
The split systems are much more energy efficient, so they should be gaining ground.
Asia: I have traveled for months in China, India and Japan and don't recall seeing any thermostats, aside from hotels and commercial spaces.
Europe: no A/C in most countries (aside from commercial projects). They make extensive use of residential heating using liquid pipes that pass through the building. In southern europe split ductless A/C systems are common.
South america: I believe they have both central air and split systems.
USA: central air everywhere!
Africa: no money for A/C. ;-)
The split systems are much more energy efficient, so they should be gaining ground.