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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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F-Gas regulation : European Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement
After several months of discussion, the two European bodies have reached a provisional agreement aimed at further reducing fluorinated gas emissions, in line with the EU's climate objectives.
The impact of humidity on global demand for cooling energy
Recent studies have highlighted the countries most affected by the need to adapt to rising temperatures. Assessing the impact of humidity on perceived temperatures also stresses out...
Addressing gender and regional disparities in access to cooling
The annual Chilling Prospects report estimates that 1.12 billion poor people in rural and urban areas are at high risk due to a lack of access to cooling.
Road to COP28: Energy efficiency, the key to sustainable cooling in Africa
According to Francis Sempore, director of ECREEE, energy efficiency is a key sustainability issue that needs to be promoted, funded and supported through the implementation of...
Global LNG trade figures for 2022 and early 2023
Global LNG trade grew in 2022, especially in Europe, where LNG imports were necessary to make up for the disruption of Russia’s pipeline gas supply.
Colombia: financial aid to renew the stock of domestic refrigerators
In Colombia, 17,553 people have benefited since January 2019 from a programme to replace old domestic refrigerators with new units using isobutane (R600a).
Latest regulation news
From Europe to Australia via the United States, an update on the latest regulatory developments in the field of refrigeration.
Heat pump efficiency at low temperatures
A study based on field data shows that heat pumps had significantly higher energy efficiency than oil or gas heating systems, particularly for outdoor temperatures above -10°C.
Germany: Blue Angel ecolabel now includes heat pumps and liquid coolers
The 2023 edition of the German “Blue Angel” ecolabel now includes domestic heat pumps and “liquid coolers”.
Book your spot! Training session on refrigerated transport equipment
On 9 October 2023, the Wageningen Academy is organising a one-day training session on refrigerated transport for industry professionals.
Egypt ratifies the Kigali Amendment
Egypt becomes the 152nd country to ratify the Kigali Amendment.
Cooling solutions for hybrid electric aircraft
The electrification of aircraft propulsive systems requires specific cooling technologies as part of the decarbonation of the aviation industry. A recent review article presents...
India: The challenges of life-cycle refrigerant management
In May 2023, the CEEW published a study examining the current status of refrigerant recovery, recycling, reuse, and destruction in India.
Kenya launches National Cooling Action Plan
On 14 June 2023, Kenya’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry officially launched the National Cooling Action Plan for Kenya (NCAP) which includes a review of the Kenyan...
Positive impact of recent MEPS on the air conditioner market in China
In June 2023, CLASP published a report highlighting how a recent, more stringent MEPS precipitated the rise of more efficient air conditioners in just two years.
Ice cream global trade data 2022
Europe continues to lead global exports of ice cream in 2022, according to the United Nations Comtrade database.
Recent advances in hydrogen liquefaction and storage
Several review articles present a comprehensive overview of the liquid hydrogen supply chain. IIR members Linde and Air Liquide are contributing to address the global demand for...
IIR Cryogenics 2023 conference: perspectives of cryogenic technologies for 2030
Overview of future technological advances in cryogenics: liquid hydrogen electric aircrafts, cryofuels, hydrogen chemical energy conversion, fuel cells for energy storage, cryogenic rocket engine, quantum and...
Road to COP28. Achieving sustainable cold chains in low-to-middle-income countries
Successful implementation requires clear government strategy, financial support, close engagement with local communities and users, trainings for efficient use and maintenance, and...
Energy efficiency, key to achieving net zero emissions
At the 8th IEA World Conference on Energy Efficiency, 45 countries pledged to increase their efforts in energy efficiency, a pillar of the global energy transition towards net zero emissions by...
State of play of district heating and cooling in Europe
District heating and cooling can represent an interesting opportunity as part of the decarbonisation of the heating and cooling sector. A study takes stock of existing networks...
Top beverage companies moving to phase out HFCs
An update on the efforts of Coca-Cola, Pepsico and Heineken to phase out HFCs from their commercial refrigeration equipment to reduce their carbon footprint.
China: record temperatures in Beijing increase cooling demand
In June 2023, Beijing recorded its hottest temperatures in 60 years, affecting electricity and cooling demand.
Spain ratifies the Kigali Amendment
Spain becomes the 150th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment.
Snapshot of air conditioning in the MENA region and Türkiye
The Cool Up programme monitors the status, developments, insights, and good practice examples regarding sustainable cooling in the MENA region.
