Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning -- Solar Energy and Cooling Options -- Solar Collection System Options -- Solar Energy Storage Options -- Vapour Compression Refrigeration Systems and its solar cooling options -- Vapour Absorption Refrigeration Systems -- Solar Absorption Cooling Systems -- Solar Vapour Adsorption Refrigeration Cooling Systems -- Thermodynamic Modeling of Adsorbent Bed -- Solar Thermo Electric Refrigeration -- Solar Thermo Acoustic Refrigeration: An Overview -- Non-conventional Refrigeration Systems -- Hybrid Solar Cooling Options -- Economic Considerations in Solar Cooling Systems.

The book deals with the research activities focussed on solar VAD systems evaluating its merit of compatibility with ozone friendly refrigerants and adoptability with solar energy option. The authors of this book have given more emphasis on discussing various solar cooling VAD systems and its viability for the commercial use. Relevant references on "Solar Cooling: Basics and Advances" has been provided which significantly adopt some of the information for the completeness of the book.