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Ozone-depleting chemicals detected by scientists in the atmosphere in 1951 – decades earlier than expected
An international team led by the University of Bremen, Germany, has uncovered evidence of ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere as early as 1951. This finding pushes back the known...
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IPCC forecasts boom for residential air conditioning
IPCC estimates that energy demand for residential air conditioning in summer is projected to increase over 13-fold between 2000 and 2050 and over 30-fold by 2100, under its reference climate change scenario.
Latest developments on the mobile air conditioning front
According to the MAC Directive, by January 1, 2017, all new vehicles in the European Union (EU) are to be equipped with air-conditioning systems using refrigerant with GWP under 150. Most EU car manufacturers have opted for R1234yf.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning: Global Markets
BCC Research estimates the total global market for commercial and residential HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) systems at USD 69.8 billion in 2013 and USD 75.4 billion in 2014.
Fast growing HFC levels could undermine climate benefits of the Montreal Protocol
A WMO-UNEP report stresses that climate benefits of the Montreal Protocol could be offset significantly by projected emissions of HFCs used to replace ozone depleting substances.
China announces HCFC shutdown
China has announced closure of five HCFC refrigeration production lines, nearly 16% of total production, by 2015.
Abolition of the carbon tax in Australia.
The Australian Government has abolished carbon tax, with effect from July 1, 2014.
US Government partners with private sector to reduce HFC emissions
The commitments made would reduce cumulative global consumption of HFCs by the equivalent of 700m metric tons of CO2 through 2025, equivalent to 1.5% of the world’s 2010 greenhouse gas emissions.
Europe: 3rd quarter 2014 HVAC-R market trends
Eurovent Market Intelligence (EMI) has just released the latest trends for the European HVAC&R market.
France, 1st European market for heat-pumps
In 2013, the French heat-pump market was the first in Europe, before Italy, Sweden, Germany and Norway, according to statistics from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).
French food-industry refrigeration figures
According to a 2014 Cnefic and AFF document, 13,500 enterprises in the sector (98 % of which are small and medium-sized) use refrigeration technologies, with at least one cold store.
Canada could follow US with HFC bans in certain applications
At the UN Climate Summit held in New York on 23 September, the Canadian Environment Minister, Leona Aglukkaq, announced that the government would soon publish a Notice of Intent to regulate HFCs in-line with the proposals recently published by the...
MAC: EU orders Germany to stop using R134a in new models of vehicles
The European Commission ordered Germany to stop using R134a or to face court action and possible fines.
US EPA proposes to prohibit certain high-GWP HFCs in MAC and retail refrigeration
EPA proposed in July 2014 to change the status of certain HFCs with high GWP previously listed as acceptable under the EPA’s SNAP Program to unacceptable in several end-uses.
Heat pump market in the german new residential buildings
According to the German Federal Bureau of Statistics, the share of heat pumps used as primary heating device for newly constructed residential buildings was 32,2% in 2013 - a gain of 2% compared to 2012.
European heat pump market
The number of heat pump units sold in the European heat pump market increased by 3% in 2013. A total of 769 879 units were sold in the 21 European countries covered by this year’s EHPA report.
Cold stores in India
According to a report published in October 2013, Indian cold stores account for about 16% of the total warehousing industry. Estimated worth: USD 1500 billion.
Agreeing frozen fish dates sparks hot debate
The new EU Regulation 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) shall apply from December 13, 2014. Under the new rules, the first date on which a fish was frozen must be labelled on pack.
Aldi equips 300th CO2 store
In a move away from HFCs, discount supermarket group Aldi Süd has equipped its 300th store with CO2 refrigeration.
The preliminary statistics on heat pump use in Europe as presented by European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) show that at least 6.8million heat pumps have been installed between 2005 and 2013, in 21 European markets.
Australia: manufacturers maintain R32 is safe
Australian’s Air-conditioning manufacturer’s groups have hit back at suggestions that R32 is extremely flammable and highly toxic.
Worlwide market for solar thermal air-conditioning and cooling applications
Approximately 80% of the solar thermal cooling installations worldwide are installed in Europe, most notably in Spain, Germany and Italy.
Global district cooling market
According to a new report from MarketsandMarkets (information provided by ReportLinker), global district cooling market is growing at 11.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) until 2019.
China has announced it will close five of its HCFC refrigeration production lines, nearly 16% of total production, by 2015.
Non-residential air-conditioner market growths in 6 European countries
The non-residential air-conditioner market in Europe Top 6 (Italy, Spain, France, UK, Germany, Poland) is continuing to slowly recover lost ground since the last recession.
CO2 growth figures
The Shecco Guide 2014: Natural Refrigerants Continued Growth & Innovation in Europe shows that to date (2013), there are 2885 CO2 transcritical (TC) systems installed in Europe (3100+ installations worldwide), a significant increase of 117%...
