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Malta joins global effort against climate change as 172nd country to ratify the Kigali Amendment
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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 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.
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.
Coldest ever molecules
Physicists at Yale University claim to have achieved the coldest ever molecules through direct cooling.
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.
