Scientists have developed an innovative paint using artificial intelligence (AI) that not only keeps buildings cooler but also significantly reduces air conditioning costs.
According to a report published in the British newspaper The Guardian, an international research team comprising experts from the United States, China, Singapore, and Sweden has jointly designed a new thermal paint. This paint reflects sunlight more effectively and dissipates heat more efficiently than conventional paints.
Experts claim that this newly developed paint can mitigate extreme heat effects in urban areas and substantially lower the cost of cooling through air conditioning.
The paint is capable of keeping buildings 5 to 20 degrees Celsius cooler during peak sunlight hours compared to standard paints, despite direct exposure to solar radiation.
Researchers also noted that the paint is versatile enough to be applied not only on buildings but also on vehicles, trains, and electronic devices—areas expected to require greater cooling due to climate change.
According to the research team, applying this paint to the roof of a four-story apartment block in a hot climate could save approximately 15,800 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
They further estimate that if the same paint is used on 1,000 buildings, the electricity saved would be sufficient to operate 10,000 air conditioners for an entire year.
The scientists explained that AI now enables researchers to predefine the properties of a material before it is created, marking a fundamental departure from traditional methods of development.
This AI-designed paint is being hailed not only as a promising solution in the fight against climate change but also as a major advancement in energy conservation and environmentally friendly technology.
