Compressed-liquid energy storage with an adsorption-based vapor accumulator for solar-driven vapor compression systems in residential cooling

•A cycle-integrated energy storage strategy for vapor compression refrigeration is proposed.•The storage subsystem is comprised of a liquid tank and an adsorption-based vapor accumulator.•High energy storage densities can be achieved for the system when operating with ammonia.•Solar residential cooling is evaluated as a potential application.•Feasibility of the proposed strategy requires development of better adsorption pairs.