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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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European heat pump market
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.
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.
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.
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 announces HCFC shutdown
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%...
Use of all-aluminum coils increasing
All-aluminum heat exchanger coils called microchannel coils have been used in the automotive industry for over 20 years, but the technology – which uses an all-aluminium brazed fin construction – has been applied to the HVAC&R industry only...
Mauritius breaks record with the largest diesel/photovoltaic system installed
One of the world’s largest diesel/photovoltaic hybrid systems is to be installed in a supermarket in the city of Flacq, Mauritius.
Dubai sets air conditioning to 24ºC
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has extended its annual “Set your AC to 24°C” campaign to raise awareness among customer and commercial consumers about the importance of rationalizing consumption to preserve natural resources.
Coldest ever molecules
Physicists at Yale University claim to have achieved the coldest ever molecules through direct cooling.
Innovative trigeneration system for off-grid homes and businesses
An innovative 'trigeneration' system fuelled entirely by raw plant oils could have great potential for isolated homes and businesses operating outside grid systems.
Africa’s first concentrating solar cooling system
Mobile telecommunications company MTN has launched Africa’s first Concentrating Solar Cooling System in its Head office in Johannesburg.
The Bristish frozen food market
The total frozen food market for the 52 weeks ending June 22, 2014 stands at just under 7.3 billion euros and grew year on year by 2.5% in value.
EU project for airports HVAC system
The European Union is launching a project to reduce airport HVAC energy needs and carbon emissions.
German ice-cream market most valuable in Europe
The German ice-cream market is the most valuable in Europe, worth 2.01 billion € in 2013.
World’s first temperature controlled city to be built in Dubai
United Arab Emirates’ vice president and prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has announced the world’s first temperature controlled city to be constructed in Dubai.
Europe refrigerants market
The European refrigerants market was valued at USD 1,785 million in 2013, and is estimated to reach USD 1,780 million by 2019.
Performance of R32 and R290 as alternatives to R22 and R410A in domestic air conditioning
According to the authors, regardless of the capacity difference, R290 could be considered as the most appropriate substitute in air conditioners with small finned tube heat exchangers
EN 378 European Standard under revision
The final EN 378 standard is not expected to be published until 2015 at the earliest.
Vending machine dispenses fresh foods via RFID
The startup PantryLabs has created refrigerated kiosks which can identify sandwiches and other perishable products stored within, and can track sales and inventory levels.
Honeywell tests new R404A replacement
Honeywell has been testing a new low-GWP refrigerant as a potential replacement for R404A in hermetically-sealed refrigeration systems
Cooling the ATST solar telescope
The Advanced Technology Solar Telescope (ATST), currently under construction on the Pacific island of Maui, will be the world’s largest solar telescope, able to provide the sharpest views ever taken of the solar surface
China sets ambitious emission cuts for HFCs
China announced a short-term target for reducing emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by the equivalent of 0.28 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2015 – similar to the annual CO2 emissions of Spain.
PCMs to keep superchilled temperatures in consumer packages
Consumer packages may be placed at +15 °C for 25-40 min longer thanks to the PCM
