The "Self-Cleaning Photo Thermoelectric Air Conditioner" project, led by IRC for Sustainable Energy Systems, has received financial support under the Proof of Concept category from the NIDLP Renewable Energy Technology Incubator (RETI).

This pioneering initiative, highlighted in KFUPM’s Research and Innovation 2023 Annual Report under Impactful Research Projects, represents a significant step toward environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions. Aligning with global energy efficiency standards and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, the project aims to revolutionize cooling technologies through innovative and sustainable advancements.