Mojave is a spinoff company from Xerox, Palo Alto Research Center. The company produces novel liquid desiccant systems designed to change the nature of air conditioning by dramatically increasing energy efficiency and reducing the climate impact of AC. Founded in 2022, Mojave commercializes a decade-long, Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) R&D project.
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Phil Farese
CEO and Co-Founder
HOW IT WORK
The Science
That’s where Mojave steps in—with a patented solution that separates temperature control from humidity management. Inside every Mojave system are two independent technologies: an innovative liquid desiccant system for humidity management; and a modern vapor compression system for temperature control. These systems operate independently, enabling precise, optimized climate control while using only air to transfer heat, ensuring reliable, energy-efficient operation.
ArctiDry from Mojave represents the next generation of liquid desiccant air conditioners, delivering a highly reliable, lowest-cost-of-ownership product that reduces energy use by 40-60%. ArctiDry installs like conventional packaged HVAC equipment, requiring only an electrical connection—with no chilled water, domestic water, or gas line needed! Its ability to efficiently dehumidify the air without overcooling makes it ideal for many commercial building applications such as healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, and more.
EARTH FIRST VISION
The Future
Mojave is on a mission to redefine air conditioning with novel liquid desiccant systems that target energy efficiency, reduce climate impact of HVAC, and deliver superior comfort and air quality—all without compromising reliability. According to Polaris Market Research, the global Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) market was valued at $3.72 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $8.56 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.7%. The opportunity is massive. Mojave isn’t just selling A/C units—they’re building the future of sustainable cooling and leading the charge to reduce the climate impact of HVAC—one unit at a time.
people
Their DNA
Mojave is led by an expert team of HVAC innovators, energy experts, and seasoned operators, with a proven track record in air conditioning, clean energy, and advanced materials research. Dr. Philip Farese (CEO) holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California and a BA in Physics & Mathematics from Cornell University. His career spans senior roles, including Senior Energy Analyst at the DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Manager at McKinsey & Co., and Research Fellow & Lecturer at Princeton University. He previously served as CTO of Advantix Systems, a liquid desiccant AC company, and as CSO of Enphase Energy, a publicly listed clean energy company. Mojave’s senior leadership team, spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Product, and Research, brings deep HVAC market expertise with many having collaborated at PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) and Xerox.