
Daikin, Gree AC Units Share Global Cooling Prize
Godrej R290 unit completed the testing phase of the competition, but was thought to be ‘hampered’ by charge restrictions.
Godrej R290 unit completed the testing phase of the competition, but was thought to be ‘hampered’ by charge restrictions.
The new air conditioning units are available in 5-star energy efficiency rated versions, and are equipped with nano-coated anti-viral filtration technology.
Air conditioning represents the next great opportunity for natural refrigerant adoption as global temperatures rise.
JRAIA study reflects country’s concern about the safety of flammable refrigerants.
Member countries on IEC subcommittee approve changes to safety standard IEC 60335-2-40; next step is to prepare a final draft.
That is an increase of almost 90,000 units since September 2019, confirmed Chinese authorities.
Caribbean nation’s R290 training program is helping it meet reduction goals.
Changes to global standard IEC 60335-2-40 would allow increasing the amount of R290 under specified circumstances; votes due by October 30.
The environmental group is lobbying to get these changes into the EU F-Gas Regulation.
R290 achieves better capacities and efficiency in test by Petra Engineering.