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Energy optimization of an in-service building chiller plant via extremum seeking control.

• Author(s) : VU H. D., KEATING B. D., ALLEYNE A. G., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/07/09
• Languages : English
• Source: 2018 Purdue Conferences. 5^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

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Roadmap towards Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Space Cooling in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

• Author(s) : IEA
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

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A Review of Ground Source Heat Pump Application for Space Cooling in Southeast Asia.

• Author(s) : RATCHAWANG S., CHOTPANTARAT S., CHOKCHAI S., TAKASHIMA I., UCHIDA Y., CHARUSIRI P.
• Publication date: 2022/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 14
• Formats : PDF

Application of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) in Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs).

• Author(s) : KONG J., DONG Y., POSHNATH A., RISMANCHI B., YAP P. -S.
• Publication date: 2023/09
• Languages : English
• Source: Energies - vol. 16 - n. 17
• Formats : PDF

Pathways to prevent dumping of climate harming room air conditioners in Southeast Asia.

• Author(s) : CLASP
• Publication date: 2023/09
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

The potential of low exergy building systems in the tropics-prototype evaluation from the bubbleZERO in Singapore.

• Author(s) : SABER E., MEGGERS F., IYENGAR R.
• Publication date: 2013/06/16
• Languages : English
• Source: Clima 2013. 11th REHVA World Congress and 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings.
• Formats : PDF

Twenty years of compressor innovation at NTU, Singapore.

• Author(s) : OOI K. T.
• Publication date: 2014/07/14
• Languages : English
• Source: 2014 Purdue Conferences. 22nd International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Lost in transit: global CFC smuggling trends and the need for a faster phase-out.

• Author(s) : CLARK E.
• Publication date: 2003/11
• Languages : English
• Source: Energeia - 18 p.; phot.; 31 ref.

Weighted wings in 2011: a review of 2011 world AC market.

• Publication date: 2011/08/25
• Languages : English
• Source: JARN - n. 511

Singapore experiments with outdoor air thermoelectric cooling

In Singapore, the terrace of a riverside restaurant and children play areas are now cooled by a solid-state thermoelectric cooling technology.

• Publication date : 2019/12/30

Air conditioning units in Singapore

From an ownership of 58.3% among Singapore households in 1998, this figure grew to 76.1% in 2013.

• Publication date : 2015/07/21

Singapore extends bans on high-GWP refrigerants

Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) will introduce measures to ban refrigerants with GWP exceeding 150 from July 2027 for commercial refrigeration and from July 2028 for mobile air...

• Publication date : 2026/06/24
• Subjects: Regulation

Future data centre cooled using waste cooling from LNG Terminal in Singapore.

Several companies and research groups have partnered for a modular data centre project using waste cooling from the LNG regasification terminal in Singapore.

• Publication date : 2021/06/21
• Subjects: Technology

Singapore launches national plan to combat heatwaves with dedicated government task force

A network of air-conditioned spaces will be made available at community centres, residents’ committees, and selected indoor sports halls during heatwaves, as part of the country’s new national heatwave response...

• Publication date : 2025/05/09
• Subjects: General information

LNG news: Singapore

Singapore is to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) in order to meet rising demand for energy. It's first LNG terminal will produce 3 million tons of LNG/year. Singapore aims to diversify its energy sources and to implement a more stable pricing...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 to be held in Singapore

The Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 will be held on 15 – 18 September in Singapore, bringing together Pledge signatory countries, cities, industry leaders, development finance institutions, and technical...

• Publication date : 2026/08/24
• Subjects: General information, Environment

Measures towards energy-efficient air conditioning in Southeast Asian countries

The IEA projects that electricity demand from air conditioning could reach 300 TWh by 2040 in the ASEAN region (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Energy efficiency measures...

• Publication date : 2022/05/30
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation

South-East market dominated by low efficiency ACs

According to a recent report, 74% of room air conditioners (RAC) sold in six South-East Asian countries do not meet minimum threshold according to China’s MEPS. The authors modelled...

• Publication date : 2023/10/24
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country

Passive cooling can reduce energy demand by 35 to 70% in the ASEAN residential sector

Among countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a study showed that integrating passive cooling strategies into building design can reduce cooling energy...

• Publication date : 2025/01/15
• Subjects: Technology

The air conditioning boom in Southeast Asia

Electricity consumption needed for air conditioning in the ten ASEAN countries could quadruple between 2017 and 2040 to reach 300 TWh. But a saving of 110 TWh is possible by doubling during this period the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of...

• Publication date : 2019/11/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Advances in Phase Change Materials boost efficiency of food and health cold chains

A recent article published in the International Journal of Refrigeration reviews PCMs in laboratory and commercial cold chain applications along with possible solutions to mitigate their...

• Publication date : 2025/10/16
• Subjects: Technology

Radiative cooling coatings that can adapt to the seasons

A novel material can be used as a coating on building’s rooftops or windows to provide radiative cooling in the summer without overcooling in the colder months. 

• Publication date : 2022/01/28
• Subjects: Technology

Global LNG trade figures for 2023 and early 2024

Global LNG trade grew by 2.1% between 2022 and 2023, connecting 20 exporting with 51 importing markets.

• Publication date : 2024/08/01
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The global air-conditioning market in 2021: focus on Africa

126 million room air conditioners were sold in 2021 worldwide (+3% compared to 2020). The African market has seen a similar increase, but many of the units sold still have low energy efficiency and use obsolete...

• Publication date : 2022/02/28

Singapore event postponed : watch this space

Due to the current world economic situation, the IIR, the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) and the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) have postponed the 1st IIR International Cold Chain Conference which...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Conference update: Singapore

The 1st IIR Cold Chain Conference will take place in Singapore on April 27-29, 2009. Keep updated: brendan@airah.org.au, www.airah.org.au

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

Conference update: Singapore

The 1st IIR Cold Chain Conference will take place in Singapore, on April 27-29, 2009. Keep updated: david@airah.org.au or

• Publication date : 2008/10/25

Conference update: Singapore

The 1st IIR Cold Chain Conference that was scheduled to take place in Singapore on April 27-29, 2009 is postponed. It will be held at another venue: for updates, check out

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

New IIR members

Here are the private members worldwide who have joined us over the past year. We are very pleased to welcome them. Several members are from countries that are not yet member countries. We also have a lot of new junior members (under 35 years) and...

• Publication date : 2006/07/26