Professor Benjamin Sovacool said the RMI Global Cooling contest outcome was possible but highly unlikely because
A government power regulations vary so much that no one unit could satisfy multiple national requirements.
B alternate energy sources, like solar and wind, are not yet powerful enough to run air conditioning units.
C the new product would have to be produced, sold, and leading the market in a very short period of time.
D researchers have already proven that no single air conditioner is good for both private and public spaces.
The correct answer is A: “A government power regulations vary so much that no one unit could satisfy multiple national requirements.”
Explanation: Professor Benjamin Sovacool highlights the challenges of regulatory compliance across different countries, indicating that since energy regulations are not consistent globally, it would be difficult for a single cooling unit to meet all the varying requirements imposed by distinct governments. This would hinder the contest’s goal of creating a universally accepted cooling solution.