AMERICA
AIR CONDITIONING

German Project Near Deadline on Proposals for Solar R290 AC in Grenada 

By Michael Garry , Jul 28, 2021, 21:00

The deadline is July 31 for the C4 initiative, which aims to partner with private entity to demonstrate green cooling.
EUROPE
POLICY

Certain HFCs and HFOs Are in PFAS Group that Five EU Countries Intend to Restrict

By Michael Garry , Jul 29, 2021, 00:13

Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Denmark are seeking feedback on their proposal by September 19.

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AIR CONDITIONING
REPORT / STUDY

Study: Switching to R290 in Window ACs Can Cut 250Mt of CO2e Emissions...

By Michael Garry , Jul 21, 2021, 21:11

GIZ Proklima has been modeling the baseline GHG emissions that can be expected from window ACs.
EUROPE
COMPONENTS

Castel Launches 100% Stainless Steel Vibration Absorbers

By Tine Stausholm , Jul 19, 2021, 16:19

The new vibration absorbers are suitable for CO2 and hydrocarbon systems.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
BUSINESS & MARKET

Hydrocarbon Refrigerants Seen as Future of Room ACs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 14, 2021, 03:40

Within the next 10 years, the majority of domestic air conditioners will use R290, says Australian AC manufacturer.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Strong Environmental, Technical Arguments Seen for R290 Window ACs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 05, 2021, 04:06

GIZ will be presenting initial test results for R290 AC prototype in webinar on July 16.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

China Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 122

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 21, 2021, 14:43

China’s acceptance of the amendment is important for the phase down of HFCs.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
EVENTS

NatRef Transport Refrigeration Highlighted at Philippines Training Event

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 16, 2021, 06:21

CO2 and R290 transport refrigeration units seen as helping country’s cold chain at CCI-Hub workshop.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Daikin to Launch R290 Plug-In Showcases in Japan

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 14, 2021, 07:24

Sales will begin on June 15.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
STATIONARY AIR-CONDITIONING

Godrej to Launch Own R290 Compressors for Air Conditioning

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 01, 2021, 09:58

The company expects to start using in-house manufactured R290 compressors at the beginning of 2023.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Chinese Room AC Companies Continue to Transition to R290 units

By Ntsako Khosa , May 27, 2021, 10:13

China Association has helped Chang Hong, Sanyo and Midea make the switch from f-gases.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Report: More Frequent Maintenance Key to Energy, Leak Cuts

By Ntsako Khosa , May 20, 2021, 12:01

There's value in routine maintenance in reducing operating costs and avoiding breakdowns, says Australian study.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
STATIONARY AIR-CONDITIONING

Godrej Launches ‘Super Efficient’ Anti-Viral R290 Room Air Conditioners

By Tine Stausholm , May 10, 2021, 17:06

The new air conditioning units are available in 5-star energy efficiency rated versions.
EUROPE
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS
COMPRESSORS

Nidec Starts Production of Label-Supporting Variable-Speed Compressors in Austria

By Tine Stausholm , Jul 15, 2021, 10:06

The efficient compressors come in response to new stricter EU energy labels for refrigerators.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
BUSINESS & MARKET

Hydrocarbon Refrigerants Seen as Future of Room ACs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 14, 2021, 03:40

Within the next 10 years, the majority of domestic air conditioners will use R290, says Australian AC manufacturer.

WORLD

WORLD
EVENTS
EVENTS NEWS

Third ATMO Virtual Trade Show on NatRef Technologies Set for March 2022

By Michael Garry , Jun 30, 2021, 15:49

The 24-hour global online event will feature live streaming of webinars on social media platforms.
WORLD
EVENTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Emerson to Host Webinar on Career Opportunities for HVAC&R Technicians

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 23, 2021, 10:46

The E360 webinar, in support of World Refrigeration Day, is scheduled for July 7.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMPRESSORS

Nidec to Invest US$70 Million to Boost Production of Embraco Compressors

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 21, 2021, 10:16

The investment will increase annual production capacity for compressors and condensing units by 10 million units.
WORLD
TRAINING / EDUCATION

16 Webinars to Highlight ‘Cool Careers’ for World Refrigeration Day

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 10, 2021, 12:08

The webinars will describe career paths available for students and practitioners in the RACHP industry.
WORLD
CONFERENCE

Multi-Group European HVAC&R Conference Set for June 10-11

By Michael Garry , Jun 10, 2021, 10:05

The Centro Studi Galileo event will be available online and held at Polytechnic University of Milan.
WORLD
POLICY / LAW
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

IEA Report Stresses Importance of Heat Pumps for Net-Zero Goals

By Tine Stausholm , May 21, 2021, 11:24

The global stock of heat pumps needs to jump 10-fold to 1.8 billion units by 2045, says the International Energy Agency.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Gambia Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 120

By Ntsako Khosa , May 10, 2021, 19:07

The small African country joins several others in the region in ratifying global HFC-reduction plan.
WORLD
TRAINING / EDUCATION

World Refrigeration Day to Highlight ‘Cool Careers’

By Ntsako Khosa , May 05, 2021, 16:48

A two-week series of webinars promoting careers in refrigeration will be available in June.
WORLD
AIR CONDITIONING

Daikin, Gree AC Units Share Global Cooling Prize

By Michael Garry , Apr 29, 2021, 14:44

Godrej R290 unit completed the testing phase of the competition.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Strong Environmental, Technical Arguments Seen for R290 Window ACs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 05, 2021, 04:06

GIZ will be presenting initial test results for R290 AC prototype in webinar on July 16.
AMERICA
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

ALDI US Testing All-Propane Stores, in Addition to Transcritical CO2

By Michael Garry , Jun 30, 2021, 17:07

The chain has installed only semi plug-in R290 cases at two stores, and only plug-in R290 cases at one store.

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