Component
Absorption cooler
Heat-driven ammonia absorption unit with no compressor motor. Used in some refrigerators; lower efficiency, fewer electrical parts.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$90
Quality
48 / 100
US completeness
10.0
Made in US
200,000 units
Current demand
2,000,000 units
US exports
16,000 units
Opportunity score
82.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$250M
Expected extra output: 300,000 units per year