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Mauritania joins global effort against climate change as 170th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment
This November, Mauritania ratified the Kigali Amendment which will enter into force in February 2026.
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China’s HFC emissions account for more than 20% of global emissions of these gases
According to a recent study, emissions from key refrigerants have sharply increased, highlighting the need for stronger regulatory measures.
Update on HFC Regulations in the United States
The latest regulatory implementations by the EPA under the AIM Act for the HFC phasedown.
Ultrasounds and metal plates: Innovative solutions for beef freezing and preservation
Ultrasound- and metal plate-assisted freezing techniques have recently been tested on beef and have outperformed conventional freezing in several key quality parameters.
Cooling as-a-Service in Nigeria : ColdHubs 2024 impact report
Through a Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) mechanism, 58 solar-powered cold rooms have helped thousands of Nigerian farmers to avoid over 13,800 kilograms of food loss in 2024.
Record low temperatures for more reliable quantum computing
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and the University of Maryland, USA, have engineered a new type of quantum refrigerator, improving upon the performance of the currently used dilution...
Heat pumps without compressors: Fraunhofer advances electrocaloric technology
A consortium or researchers in Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft research organisation, Germany, made great progress in terms of material and system design, and set up the first demonstrators for electrocaloric heat...
Absorption refrigeration offers an energy-efficient alternative for natural gas and hydrogen liquefaction
According to a review article published in Energies, absorption refrigeration integrated into the liquefaction processes could reduce power consumption and carbon emissions by up to a third for natural gas...
Evaporative and thermoelectric cooling improve the efficiency of solar panels
Among several cooling methods reviewed in an article in Energies, evaporative and thermoelectric cooling offer substantial improvements in energy efficiency and a positive environmental footprint while...
Novel anti-frosting heat pump technology
A review article published in Energies, presents advancements of heat-source tower heat pump systems (HSTHPSs) in China, including operating principle, heat-source tower (HST) structure, heat and mass transfer...
Solar-powered off-grid cooling: An innovative prototype for remote areas
An innovative solar-powered refrigerator could transform the preservation of perishable goods in areas without electricity.
Global air conditioner market: 2024 performance
Check out the key figures for the global air conditioner market in 2024, with a focus on regional trends.
UK: record sales of heat pumps in 2024
A little under 100,000 heat pumps were sold in the UK in 2024, a record in sales supported by a growing number of trained installers.
2024: A record-breaking year for global temperatures, surpassing 1.5°C threshold
According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, 2024 has officially become the warmest year on record, surpassing previous temperature highs and signaling a new phase in global climate change.
China’s cold chain growth: increased capacity and sustainable practices in 2024
In 2024, China’s cold storage capacity grew by about 8% year-on-year, and sales of low-emission refrigerated trucks tripled, thanks to recent energy policies.
United States: November 2024 heating and cooling equipment shipment data
AHRI provides monthly data on heating and cooling equipment shipped by US manufacturers in the US market. The data provided covers the two months prior to the month of release....
Over 600 LNG-fuelled ships currently in operation
According to the maritime classification and consultancy company DNV, 2024 saw a record increase in orders of alternative-fuelled ships, mostly powered by LNG and...
Evaluation of a hybrid photovoltaic system for refrigerated vans
A new study published in the IJR explores the potential of photovoltaic panels to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in refrigerated van transport.
Design and operate data centres for the AI era
In order to meet the demanding workload from artificial intelligence (AI) along with the increased cooling needs, the industry must upgrade and innovate when designing data...
Ghana: a roadmap for sustainable cooling
In December 2024, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) released a report to provide Ghana’s policymakers, investors and other stakeholders with key data and recommendations to meet...
GL2024: Improving the performance of R744-refrigeration systems at high ambient temperatures
A paper presented during the 16th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants proposes improving the performance of R744 refrigeration systems in transcritical operation using low-charge R290...
Innovative cooling garment for electricians in extreme heat
A new cooling garment using phase change materials (PCMs) promises to protect electricians working in extreme heat environments.
Aermec’s parent company GRIG expands with the acquisition of Airlan
This acquisition strengthens GRIG’s presence in the European market and supports its broader international expansion.
EU on track with the HFC phase-down under the F-gas Regulation
According to EEA’s Fluorinated greenhouse gases report 2024, HFCs in 2023 were 5% below the maximum quantity allowed to be placed on the EU market by the F-gas...
Powering urban sustainability: how electricity import capacity shapes heat pump adoption and thermal storage
A recent study published in Energies evaluated two scenarios modelling the relationship between electricity import and technologies implemented in urban areas to meet the demands for...
GEA AWP develops a new high-pressure float valve for NH3 and CO2
The Company GEA AWP has introduced an innovative mechanical high-pressure float valve designed for industrial refrigeration systems using NH3 and CO2.
