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Recent ENOUGH project publication on food sector emissions provides objective comparison across EU countries, sector and emission scopes
A team of researchers from the ENOUGH consortium (London South Bank University – UK, CNR Construction Technology Institute – Italy, SINTEF Ocean – Norway, INRAE – France, IIR) recently published a comprehensive...
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Last news on EU F-gas regulation
Find out the text of the new F-gas regulation which will come into force on March 11.
US refrigerated warehouse capacity in 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its biennial report on the country's refrigerated warehouse capacity for the year 2023.
Restoration plans approved for Grimsby ice factory
In the UK, local council has approved plans to turn the derelict Grimsby Ice Factory into a multipurpose venue, while preserving the historical compressor room.
Refrigeration, a key player in the fight against cancer
Refrigeration technologies are an essential part of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of several cancers.
An innovation in thermoregulating clothing
Thermoregulating garments powered by solar energy and bidirectional electrocaloric devices are under development. They are said to be effective for outdoor temperatures of 12.5 to...
International standardisation: new standard on display cabinets
A new version of the ISO 23953 standard on refrigerated display cabinets has been published.
Data centres: the challenges of energy-efficient chip cooling
Innovative liquid cooling solutions are under development to further reduce energy consumption in the ever-growing number of data centres.
Approval of the revision of the F-Gas regulation by the European Parliament
On January 16, 2024, the European Parliament voted on the final version of the revision of the F-Gas regulation.
United States: more stringent energy efficiency standards for refrigerators
The US Department of Energy imposes targets for reducing the energy consumption of refrigerators and freezers by 10 to 15% by 2029-2030
Recent geothermal energy-based district cooling projects
In December 2023, district cooling projects using geothermal energy were launched in France and the United Arab Emirates.
Guatemala ratifies the Kigali Amendment
Guatemala becomes the 156th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment.
The HVACR workforce in the United States in 2022
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of technicians employed in the heating and refrigeration sector in the US rose between 2021 and 2022.
Unprecedented images from the centre of our galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope shows images of the centre of the Milky Way, thanks to its state-of-the-art infrared detectors, which need to be cryogenically cooled to operate...
Maturity level of alternative AC technologies
In a recent review article, the authors assessed air conditioning technologies in Europe according to their Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
A new leak detection system for flammable refrigerants
A team of researchers has recently developed and tested a leak detection system for small equipment working with R290. Using ultrasound, it detects leaks effectively and at a lower cost than conventional...
Cold storage: sustainable solutions for developing countries with hot climates
Two papers from the recent IIR Congress illustrate the importance of developing the cold chain in developing countries with warm climates. In particular, in India, environmentally-friendly technical solutions...
Penetration of transcritical CO2 continues to increase
In Europe, North America and Japan, the number of transcritical CO2 installations continues to increase significantly in commercial and industrial refrigeration.
Kenya confirms acceptance of the Kigali Amendment
Kenya becomes the 154th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment.
The global frozen food market in 2022
Despite food price inflation, Europe remained the largest frozen food market in 2022.
Brazil: record temperatures in 2023 boost AC sales
In the second half of 2023, hotter-than-average temperatures were recorded in Brazil, boosting AC sales this year.
Chilled water cooling pads to reduce heat stress in pigs
A team of scientists at Purdue university in the USA has developed cooling pads to keep pigs cool and reduce the impact of heat stress on milk output and piglet...
Main figures for the Australian heat pump market
Sales of heat pumps are increasing in Australia, especially for domestic water heating, in replacement of gas appliances in both existing and new buildings.
Commercial refrigeration figures and trends
Growing steadily for several years, the global commercial refrigeration market is characterised by some key trends, including the energy efficiency and smart stores
Magnetic refrigeration, a promising technology for the liquefaction of hydrogen
A keynote at the recent IIR Congress highlights magnetic refrigeration as a technology with high potential for the liquefaction of hydrogen, an essential energy vector for decarbonisation.
Key figures of the refrigeration sector in South Africa
The stock of household refrigerators is expected to double by 2040 and AC sales should increase with economic growth, according to South Africa's National Cooling Plan.
