As Europe experiences faster warming than other regions of the world, the need for efficient cooling solutions is becoming increasingly important for buildings and infrastructure. An analysis published by Eurovent examines how changes in dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures may affect the performance of evaporative cooling systems.

Although average air temperatures continue to rise significantly, the study notes that the increase in wet-bulb temperatures has been more moderate, which largely preserves the conditions required for these technologies to operate effectively. This difference is particularly relevant because the efficiency of cooling towers depends primarily on wet-bulb temperature.

According to the report, this relative stability reduces the need to oversize equipment, helps maintain long-term operational performance, and provides greater certainty for building owners and facility managers. In a context shaped by climate change adaptation, the findings reinforce the value of incorporating more precise climate criteria into the planning of sustainable cooling systems.