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BUSINESS & MARKET

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Japanese CO₂ Leader Panasonic Embraces Hydrocarbons in Thailand

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 12:43

Exclusive interview with Takashi Obata of Panasonic Appliances Cold Chain Thailand.

EUROPE

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Tecumseh Piloting Small-Capacity R290 Chiller

By Pauline Bruge , Jan 15, 2020, 23:27

A cheese cellar, restaurant and flower stock warehouse are running the unit, which ranges from 5-30kW.

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POLICY

Mozambique Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 92

By Michael Garry , Jan 17, 2020, 21:20

On the southeast coast of Africa, it is the 25^thof 54 African nations to ratify the treaty.

WORLD

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Accelerate Magazine Celebrates Women Working with Natural Refrigerants Around...

By Michael Garry , Jan 17, 2020, 16:09

Twenty-nine profiles reveal the exceptional impact women are having in a male-dominated industry.

WORLD

PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Tapping Into the Cold of Outer Space

By Michael Garry , Jan 16, 2020, 11:54

SkyCool Systems has developed a system that leverages radiative cooling to improve efficiency of refrigeration and AC.

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ASIA / PACIFIC

Thai Environment Minister to Speak at NatRef Event in Bangkok

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 16:56

Varawut Silpa-archa will appear at RAC NAMA meeting on February 17.

BUSINESS & MARKET

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Japanese CO₂ Leader Panasonic Embraces Hydrocarbons in Thailand

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 12:43

Exclusive interview with Takashi Obata of Panasonic Appliances Cold Chain Thailand.

BUSINESS & MARKET

Vote Now for Accelerate Japan 'Innovation of the Year' Award

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 07:40

Six companies are in the running for this year's award, to be presented at ATMOsphere Japan on February 10.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Japanese C-Store Chain Lawson Opens First 100% NatRefs Store

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 19, 2019, 03:31

The freon-free store is the first to use hydrocarbon plug-in equipment, along with CO₂ cases.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Australian IGA Store Chooses R290 Freezers in Fast Retrofit

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 17, 2019, 15:24

The R290 freezers replaced the store's remote refrigeration system

Registration Now Open for Australia’s ARBS 2020 Show

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 09, 2019, 16:40

ARBS (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Building Services) Exhibition is Australia’s biggest HVAC&R trade show

BUSINESS & MARKET

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Reinventing the Food Cold Chain in the Philippines

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 05, 2019, 12:30

A UNIDO-led three-year initiative aims to bring energy-efficient refrigeration to the country.

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Transforming Thailand's Cooling Sector with NatRefs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 04, 2019, 10:19

The RAC NAMA project is moving the country towards energy-efficient refrigeration and air conditioning.

Australia Launches ‘iHub’ to Spur Development of HVAC&R Technology...

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 02, 2019, 18:00

Funding will be available for proposals that demonstrate how renewable energy can be optimally integrated with equipment

ASIA / PACIFIC

Thai Environment Minister to Speak at NatRef Event in Bangkok

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 16:56

Varawut Silpa-archa will appear at RAC NAMA meeting on February 17.

BUSINESS & MARKET

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Japanese CO₂ Leader Panasonic Embraces Hydrocarbons in Thailand

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 12:43

Exclusive interview with Takashi Obata of Panasonic Appliances Cold Chain Thailand.

BUSINESS & MARKET

Vote Now for Accelerate Japan 'Innovation of the Year' Award

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 07:40

Six companies are in the running for this year's award, to be presented at ATMOsphere Japan on February 10.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Japanese C-Store Chain Lawson Opens First 100% NatRefs Store

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 19, 2019, 03:31

The freon-free store is the first to use hydrocarbon plug-in equipment, along with CO₂ cases.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Australian IGA Store Chooses R290 Freezers in Fast Retrofit

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 17, 2019, 15:24

The R290 freezers replaced the store's remote refrigeration system

Registration Now Open for Australia’s ARBS 2020 Show

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 09, 2019, 16:40

ARBS (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Building Services) Exhibition is Australia’s biggest HVAC&R trade show

BUSINESS & MARKET

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Reinventing the Food Cold Chain in the Philippines

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 05, 2019, 12:30

A UNIDO-led three-year initiative aims to bring energy-efficient refrigeration to the country.

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Transforming Thailand's Cooling Sector with NatRefs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 04, 2019, 10:19

The RAC NAMA project is moving the country towards energy-efficient refrigeration and air conditioning.

Australia Launches ‘iHub’ to Spur Development of HVAC&R Technology...

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Dec 02, 2019, 18:00

Funding will be available for proposals that demonstrate how renewable energy can be optimally integrated with equipment

AMERICA

POLICY

U.S. House Hearing Debates HFC-Reduction Bill

By Michael Garry , Jan 15, 2020, 17:25

Presidents of Danfoss North America and Lennox testify in support of phasing down HFCs.

Thai Environment Minister to Speak at NatRef Event in Bangkok

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 16:56

Varawut Silpa-archa will appear at RAC NAMA meeting on February 17.

AMERICA

WORKSHOP

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

California Air Resources Board to Host Workshop on Cutting HFCs in Refrigeration,...

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 15, 2020, 10:46

The workshop aims to help achieve the reductions mandated in the California Senate Bill 1383.

EVENTS

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Transforming Thailand's Cooling Sector with NatRefs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 04, 2019, 10:19

The RAC NAMA project is moving the country towards energy-efficient refrigeration and air conditioning.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRefs Expert Hafner Echoes Activist Greta Thunberg

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 02, 2019, 16:05

At ATMOsphere Europe he asked, How dare you burn fossil fuel when you can use a natural refrigerants-based heat pump?

EUROPE

EVENTS

Refrigerants Expert Hafner: HFOs are ‘Totally Unnecessary’ in New Systems

By Tine Stausholm , Nov 21, 2019, 10:14

Professor Armin Hafner shared his opinion that one should consider more than just GWP values.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Flammable-Refrigerant Standards Should Reflect Current Data

By Pauline Bruge , Nov 20, 2019, 15:37

LIFE FRONT’s new databases shed light on safe handling of hydrocarbons, helping to remove barriers to adoption.

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Epta Launches R290 Chest Freezer for Australia's Food Service Sector

By Devin Yoshimoto , Nov 04, 2019, 10:56

The Italian OEM exhibited its Glide unit at the Fine Food Australia 2019 exhibition.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Heat Pump Summit Issues Call to Action to Reduce GHGs

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 30, 2019, 10:57

Speakers urged the industry to work towards higher energy efficiency and a greater use of natural refrigerants.

EUROPE

EVENTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Delhaize Wants NatRefs to Be the Standard for Refrigeration in Serbia

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 28, 2019, 13:41

The retailer plans to convert all of its 300 supermarkets to CO₂ and 150 convenience stores to R290.

EVENTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

EC and EIA Clash on Illegal HFC Imports in Europe

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 24, 2019, 15:43

Both acknowledge the severity of the problem, but EIA points to insufficient custom enforcement and penalties.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Highlights from ATMOsphere Europe 2019 conference

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 21, 2019, 10:31

The ATMOsphere Europe 2019 conference took place in Warsaw, Poland, on October 16-17.

EVENTS

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Transforming Thailand's Cooling Sector with NatRefs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 04, 2019, 10:19

The RAC NAMA project is moving the country towards energy-efficient refrigeration and air conditioning.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRefs Expert Hafner Echoes Activist Greta Thunberg

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 02, 2019, 16:05

At ATMOsphere Europe he asked, How dare you burn fossil fuel when you can use a natural refrigerants-based heat pump?

EUROPE

EVENTS

Refrigerants Expert Hafner: HFOs are ‘Totally Unnecessary’ in New Systems

By Tine Stausholm , Nov 21, 2019, 10:14

Professor Armin Hafner shared his opinion that one should consider more than just GWP values.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Flammable-Refrigerant Standards Should Reflect Current Data

By Pauline Bruge , Nov 20, 2019, 15:37

LIFE FRONT’s new databases shed light on safe handling of hydrocarbons, helping to remove barriers to adoption.

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Epta Launches R290 Chest Freezer for Australia's Food Service Sector

By Devin Yoshimoto , Nov 04, 2019, 10:56

The Italian OEM exhibited its Glide unit at the Fine Food Australia 2019 exhibition.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Heat Pump Summit Issues Call to Action to Reduce GHGs

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 30, 2019, 10:57

Speakers urged the industry to work towards higher energy efficiency and a greater use of natural refrigerants.

EUROPE

EVENTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Delhaize Wants NatRefs to Be the Standard for Refrigeration in Serbia

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 28, 2019, 13:41

The retailer plans to convert all of its 300 supermarkets to CO₂ and 150 convenience stores to R290.

EVENTS

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

EC and EIA Clash on Illegal HFC Imports in Europe

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 24, 2019, 15:43

Both acknowledge the severity of the problem, but EIA points to insufficient custom enforcement and penalties.

EUROPE

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Highlights from ATMOsphere Europe 2019 conference

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 21, 2019, 10:31

The ATMOsphere Europe 2019 conference took place in Warsaw, Poland, on October 16-17.

BUSINESS & MARKET

Vote Now for Accelerate Japan 'Innovation of the Year' Award

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 15, 2020, 07:40

Six companies are in the running for this year's award, to be presented at ATMOsphere Japan on February 10.

WORLD

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Australia’s HFC Import Quota Drops 10%; HCFC Equipment Banned

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 13, 2020, 10:24

In addition, the import and manufacturing of HCFC equipment is now banned.

WORLD

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Research Shows Montreal Protocol is Slowing Global Warming

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 08, 2020, 15:16

By 2050 global temperatures will be 1°C (1.8°F) lower than they would have been without the ozone agreement.

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