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EUROPE

COOLING

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

German Retailer Chooses Three R290 Chillers for Cold Storage Facility

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 28, 2021, 09:20

The air-cooled liquid coolers have a combined cooling capacity of 900kW.

AMERICA

Embraco Introduces Miniature R600a Compressors for Residential Refrigeration

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 28, 2021, 09:52

The smallest of two new compressors is just 123mm high.

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WORLD

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

EU Launches Project to Develop Off-Grid NatRef Medical Systems in Africa

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 27, 2021, 10:10

The containerized systems will use solar power and natural refrigerants, including hydrocarbons.

AMERICA

ATMOsphere America Conference to Feature U.S. EPA and Green America

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 26, 2021, 16:28

The free event, which takes place online November 3, will also address environmental impact of HFOs.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

ColdHubs to Add 100 More Solar-Powered R290-Refrigerated Storage Facilities in Nigeria

By Thomas Trevisan , Oct 26, 2021, 16:00

Farmers, retailers and wholesalers will rent space at the facilities for perishable food, preventing food waste.

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ASIA / PACIFIC

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Technologies Among First Contributions to Philippines Cold Chain Development...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 20, 2021, 03:48

The contributions include CO₂ and propane refrigeration systems for transport and food retail applications.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

METRO AG Starts Expansion of R290 Installations in India and Pakistan

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 13, 2021, 09:46

The German wholesaler has equipped two new stores in India with propane plug-in island freezers.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Japan’s Higher Hydrocarbon Charge Limit Expected to Drive Commercial Adoption

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 14, 2021, 08:46

The maximum allowable charge amount for R290 per refrigerant circuit has increased to 494g for plug-in commercial cases.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

HEAT EXCHANGERS

Kaori Launches Asymmetric R290 Heat Exchanger

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 30, 2021, 12:49

The B110 plate heat exchanger delivers up to 33% refrigerant charge reduction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Technologies Among First Contributions to Philippines Cold Chain Development...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 20, 2021, 03:48

The contributions include CO₂ and propane refrigeration systems for transport and food retail applications.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

METRO AG Starts Expansion of R290 Installations in India and Pakistan

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 13, 2021, 09:46

The German wholesaler has equipped two new stores in India with propane plug-in island freezers.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Japan’s Higher Hydrocarbon Charge Limit Expected to Drive Commercial Adoption

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 14, 2021, 08:46

The maximum allowable charge amount for R290 per refrigerant circuit has increased to 494g for plug-in commercial cases.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

HEAT EXCHANGERS

Kaori Launches Asymmetric R290 Heat Exchanger

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 30, 2021, 12:49

The B110 plate heat exchanger delivers up to 33% refrigerant charge reduction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EUROPE

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Viessmann to Highlight R290 Products at Italian Hospitality Event

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 21, 2021, 10:13

Viessmann will showcase R290 cabinets and cold rooms at Host Milano 2021 on October 22-26.

COOLING

Epta Supplies R290 Refrigeration Cabinets for Dubai’s First Cashierless Store

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 21, 2021, 09:50

The equipment includes customized Costan vertical R290 cabinets and Epta’s remote monitoring system.

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Technologies Among First Contributions to Philippines Cold Chain Development...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 20, 2021, 03:48

The contributions include CO₂ and propane refrigeration systems for transport and food retail applications.

WORLD

WORLD

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

EU Launches Project to Develop Off-Grid NatRef Medical Systems in Africa

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 27, 2021, 10:10

The containerized systems will use solar power and natural refrigerants, including hydrocarbons.

WORLD

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

ATMOsphere Europe Keynoter: NatRefs Outperform F-Gases in Efficiency

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 30, 2021, 04:28

HFOs produce TFA and R23, putting the future sustainability of our planet at risk.

WORLD

ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Forecast Predicts Ongoing NatRef Boom

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 23, 2021, 11:30

The new report looks at the global market size and growth of commercial and industrial refrigeration.

WORLD

AIR CONDITIONING

POLICY

Grenada Highlights NatRefs in New National Cooling Action Plan

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 19, 2021, 04:27

Shifting towards natural refrigerants is key to reducing emissions, the report says.

WORLD

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

IPCC Includes GWPs for Hydrocarbons in New Report

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 09, 2021, 13:17

Propane has a 20-year GWP of only 0.072, much lower than previously assumed, according to the IPCC.

WORLD

EVENTS

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

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

WORLD

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

EU Launches Project to Develop Off-Grid NatRef Medical Systems in Africa

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 27, 2021, 10:10

The containerized systems will use solar power and natural refrigerants, including hydrocarbons.

WORLD

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

ATMOsphere Europe Keynoter: NatRefs Outperform F-Gases in Efficiency

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 30, 2021, 04:28

HFOs produce TFA and R23, putting the future sustainability of our planet at risk.

WORLD

ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Forecast Predicts Ongoing NatRef Boom

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 23, 2021, 11:30

The new report looks at the global market size and growth of commercial and industrial refrigeration.

WORLD

AIR CONDITIONING

POLICY

Grenada Highlights NatRefs in New National Cooling Action Plan

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 19, 2021, 04:27

Shifting towards natural refrigerants is key to reducing emissions, the report says.

WORLD

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

IPCC Includes GWPs for Hydrocarbons in New Report

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 09, 2021, 13:17

Propane has a 20-year GWP of only 0.072, much lower than previously assumed, according to the IPCC.

WORLD

EVENTS

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

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.

EUROPE

FREEZING EQUIPMENT

Secop Launches R170 Compressor Suitable for Ultra-Low-Temperature Vaccine Storage

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 14, 2021, 08:56

The battery-driven compressor can achieve temperatures down to -86°C for off-grid distribution of mRNA vaccines.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

METRO AG Starts Expansion of R290 Installations in India and Pakistan

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 13, 2021, 09:46

The German wholesaler has equipped two new stores in India with propane plug-in island freezers.

AMERICA

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

UL Approves Higher Hydrocarbon Charge Limits for Commercial Cases in U.S.

By Michael Garry , Oct 07, 2021, 02:22

The limit for propane will be 500g in open cases, 300g in closed cases; publication set for October 27.

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