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Refrigeration for sustainable development
IIR, refrigeration expertise at the heart of your sustainable development goals
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Press release
Driving Consistent and High-Quality Training on Alternative Refrigerants Across EuropeReal Alternatives is driving consistent and high-quality training on low-GWP alternative refrigerants across Europe, providing a...
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Refrigeration sector monitoring
Nigerian government approves new MEPS for air conditioners to take effect by 2026Nigeria’s new MEPS will be implemented in phases and are expected to save 11.5 TWh of energy annually and 39 million tonnes of CO₂ by...
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Refrigeration sector monitoring
Taiwan adopts new regulations on HFCs to comply with the Kigali AmendmentTaiwan’s Ministry of the Environment introduces new regulations to restrict the production and export of HFCs.
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Publications
Periodical article, Techincal Brief
Domestic heat pumps using hydrocarbons : current status and market overview in Europe. 58th IIR Technical Brief on Refrigeration Technologies.- NAVARRO-PERIS E., COLBOURNE D., OLTERSDORF T., et al.
- 2024/11
This technical brief provides a detailed analysis of the current status, market trends, and technological advancements shaping the future of DHPs with hydrocarbons in Europe.
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Periodical article, Techincal Brief
Cooling technologies for sustainable data centres. 59th IIR Technical Brief on Refrigeration Technologies.- SHAO S., ZHANG P., LI X.
- 2025/01
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Guide/Handbook
WALK-IN COLD ROOMS, A PRACTITIONER'S TECHNICAL GUIDE - Design and Operation of Walk-In Cold Rooms for Precooling and Storage of Fresh Produce in Hot Climates, in Off-Grid and Unreliable Grid Situations.- 2023/12
The guide present practical guidance that enables to install effective precoolers and cold rooms that are as economically viable in off-grid, unreliable and limited power supply situations.
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IIR projects
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IIR news
IIR brings its expertise to SophiA’s training in CameroonThe second capacity building session for SophiA trainers took place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from January 20 to 24,...
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IIR news
Enhancing dairy sector efficiency through BETTED trainingIn December 2024, the IIR, Cemafroid, and other partners participated in the pilot training webinar hosted by...
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Upcoming IIR events
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IIR event
18th IIR Conference on Cryogenics
April 07, 2025 - April 11, 2025
Prague, Czech (Republic)
Held every two years, the 18th IIR Conference on Cryogenics will bring together...
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IIR event
7th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Processes of Refrigerants
June 15, 2025 - June 18, 2025
College Park, United States
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IIR event
1st IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures
August 10, 2025 - August 13, 2025
Manchester, United Kingdom
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