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Natural refrigerants drove the global commercial refrigeration market in 2023
According to JARN, natural refrigerants in commercial equipment are gaining popularity, namely driving the demand for equipment renewal in Europe.
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The European Commission has initiated an evaluation of the Regulation n°1005/2009 on ozone-depleting substances (ODS)
The European Commission recently published a roadmap ahead of the evaluation of the effectiveness of European ODS Regulation n°1005/2009.
Research & Development: A cooling curtain made of a porous triple-layer membrane
A doctoral student at ETH Zurich's Functional Materials Laboratory has developed a cooling curtain made of a porous triple-layer membrane.
Magnetic refrigeration global market
According to new research published by Markets and Markets, the magnetic refrigeration market is expected to be valued at USD 163.7 million by 2023.
India: solar-powered micro cold rooms
Solar-powered micro cold rooms using phase-change materials could be a solution for small farmers in India.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updates its list of low GWP refrigerants
The US EPA has added new lower GWP refrigerants and expanded the acceptable uses of others in its latest changes to the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) programme.
Mobile air-conditioning: impacts of MAC directive
Conflicts around the refrigerant R1234yf.
HFC phase down in New Zealand
The government of New Zealand recently published a consultation document listing the steps required to ratify the Kigali Amendment.
Germany: Update of the refrigeration and air conditioning directive
The updated directive will extend the scope related to the subsidising of refrigeration and air conditioning systems based on “non-halogenated and low-GWP refrigerants”.
Latest trends in global energy-saving regulations
A summary of the latest trends from the JARN.
Food cold chain optimisation
An Australian report focuses on the improvement of temperature monitoring in the food cold chain to enhance energy productivity.
Supermarkets: retrofit of refrigerating systems from R404A to R449A
Two examples of retrofitting supermarket refrigerating systems from R404A to R449A.
Crystalline silicon solar cells efficiency
A study published in Nature Energy indicates that solar cell technology continues to develop and may rival energy produced by fossil fuels.
High efficiency AC system for the Grand Théâtre de Rabat
Four facilities should open in 2018 in Rabat, Morocco, under a gigantic cultural project began in 2010.
Dehydrofreezing of apples
A recent study focuses on a freezing process for partially dehydrated apples.
Solar cooling implemented in Jordan
Four sites in Jordan are now equipped with solar absorption chillers.
A transcritical CO2 system efficient in hot countries
A transcritical CO2 refrigeration system was presented during the retail trade fair Euroshop 2017.
The world's first rotating skyscraper unveiled in Dubai
"Dynamic Tower" in Dubai, to be completed by 2020, will have floors that can rotate 360 degrees
France: the Climate Plan of the Ministry of the Ecological and Inclusive Transition provides a tax on HFC refrigerants.
Nicolas Hulot, French Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, unveiled France's Climate Plan on July 6, 2017. Tax incentives on alternatives to HFCs will soon be introduced.
Chile’s first CO2 system for retail application
In Chile, the first transcritical CO2 refrigeration system has been installed in a supermarket in Valdivia.
Reefer trains might redefine the refrigerated transport industry
Two examples of reefer trains in Europe.
A project aimaing at improving fresh produce exports from Dominican Republic
The United States Department of Agriculture is currently working to strengthen the DR’s ability to export high quality fruit and vegetable products.
Data centres: poor levels of cooling utilisation in UK
According to a recent survey, current average cooling utilisation level is just 34% in UK data centres.
Enhancing the cold supply chain for refrigerated biopharmaceuticals
"The biggest challenges in transporting refrigerated drug products are maintaining an optimum temperature range."
How to keep dairy cows cool in summer heat?
Remarkably, a Japanese underwear maker found an answer to this question.
The first air-conditioned stadium in Qatar
Qatar recently completed the installation of air conditioning in the Khalifa International Stadium, in preparation for FIFA World Cup 2022.
