Montana technologies unveils ultra-efficient cooling system

Desk Report 18 hours agoLast Updated: April 19, 2025

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Montana Technologies has introduced a breakthrough in air conditioning technology with its AtmosZero™ dehumidification system—an innovation that could slash cooling energy consumption in textile factories by up to 90%.

Unlike conventional HVAC systems that cool and dehumidify air simultaneously, AtmosZero separates these processes. It uses a patented desiccant-based system to remove humidity before the air reaches the cooling coil. This significantly reduces the workload of the compressor, which is the most energy-intensive component.

In textile manufacturing, especially in tropical regions like South Asia, maintaining low humidity is essential for yarn strength, dye precision, and machine efficiency. Traditional cooling methods, however, are highly power-intensive and often unreliable during grid fluctuations.

Early pilot installations of AtmosZero in Vietnamese spinning and dyeing units have shown dramatic results. Monthly electricity bills dropped by nearly half, and the ambient environment became more consistent—reducing fabric defects and machine wear.

Beyond textiles, the system is gaining attention from semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries, where moisture control is equally critical. The cooling units are modular, easy to retrofit, and can run on low-carbon refrigerants—making them a fit for LEED and EDGE-certified green buildings.

Montana Technologies is scaling its production and exploring strategic partnerships with apparel brands that have committed to carbon neutrality. Analysts view this as a key development in meeting Science Based Targets (SBTi) for energy-intensive industries.

As climate change accelerates, cooling demand is projected to triple by 2050. Technologies like AtmosZero offer a path to meet this demand responsibly, especially for sectors like textiles where heat and humidity are unavoidable variables in quality and productivity.