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South Africa: gateway to the continent.

• Author(s) : WALSH A.
• Publication date: 2015
• Languages : English
• Keywords : South africa, Economy, Cold chain
• Source: Cold Facts

Energy efficient air conditioners (AC). Country: South Africa

• Author(s) : South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy,, COVARY T., DU PREEZ K., GÖTZ T.
• Publication date: 2015/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Split system, South africa, Consumption, Air conditioner, Market, Energy efficiency

South Africa National Cooling Plan

• Author(s) : Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (Government of South Africa)
• Publication date: 2023/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : South africa, Market, Air conditioning, Regulations, Household refrigerator, Economy, Energy efficiency, Refrigerant, HFC, Standard, Labelling, Green building
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Sustainable development of transport refrigeration sector in South Africa.

• Author(s) : SCHUSTER M., COLBOURNE D., WILSON B., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/04/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : South africa, Refrigerated transport, R290, Performance, Hydrocarbon, Refrigerated vehicle, Refrigerant
• Source: 4^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Auckland, New Zealand, April 7-9, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Development and evaluation of a R290 transport refrigeration unit in South Africa.

• Author(s) : HUAN Z., RAMAUBE M., MOLUBE N. J-C.
• Publication date: 2017/07/20
• Languages : English
• Keywords : South africa, Comparison, Refrigerated transport, R404A, R290, Expérimentation, Refrigerant charge, Hot climate
• Source: 8th international conference on compressors and refrigeration, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Characterisation and thermal performance of a R290 transport refrigeration unit with charge amount in South Africa.

• Author(s) : HUAN Z., RAMAUBE M., MOLUBE N. J-C.
• Publication date: 2017/04/23
• Languages : English
• Keywords : South africa, Refrigerated transport, R290, Performance, Hydrocarbon, Testing, Retrofitting
• Source: 5^th IIR Conference on Thermophysical Properties and Transfer Processes of Refrigerants.
• Formats : PDF

African air-conditioning market begins to shine.

• Publication date: 2016/09/25
• Languages : English
• Keywords : South africa, Air conditioner, Africa, Statistics, Market, Nigeria, Egypt, Development
• Source: JARN - vol. 48 - n. 9

Recommended by the IIR

Propane (HC – 290) as an Alternative Refrigerant in the Food Transport Refrigeration Sector in Southern Africa – a Review.

• Author(s) : KIVEVELE T.
• Publication date: 2022/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Road transport, Natural refrigerant, Propane, R290, South africa, Review
• Source: Automative Experiences - vol. 5 - n. 1
• Formats : PDF

Recommended by the IIR

World Guide to Transcritical CO₂ Refrigeration

• Author(s) : ATMOsphere
• Publication date: 2020
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Food industry, Skating rink, Supermarket, CO2, R744, World, Japan, Europe, South africa, USA, South america, Transcritical cycle, Regulations, Statistics

Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Summary for Policymakers, Technical Summary and full report.

• Author(s) : IPCC, PÖRTNER H. O., ROBERTS D. C., POLOCZANSKA E. S., MINTENBECK K., TIGNOR M., ALEGRÍA A., CRAIG M., LANGSDORF S., LÖSCHKE S., MÖLLER V., OKEM A.
• Publication date: 2022/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Climate change, Global warming, World, Africa, Asia, Central america, South america, Europe, North america
• Formats : PDF

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Environmentally Harmful Dumping of Inefficient and Obsolete Air Conditioners in Africa

• Author(s) : CLASP
• Publication date: 2020/06/24
• Languages : French, English
• Keywords : HCFC, Tunisia, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, South africa, GWP, Regulations, R22, Environment, Air conditioning, Split system, Developing country, Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Energy efficiency
• Formats : PDF

Africa Renewable Energy Manufacturing: Opportunity and Advancement.

• Author(s) : Sustainable Energy for All
• Publication date: 2023
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Renewable energy, Solar energy, Morocco, South africa, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania

Recommended by the IIR

The Carbon Footprint of Fruit Storage: A Case Study of the Energy and Emission Intensity of Cold Stores.

• Author(s) : DU PLESSIS M. J., EEDEN J. van, GOEDHALS-GERBER L. L.
• Publication date: 2022/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : CO2 emission, South africa, Cold store, Energy consumption, Seasonal performance, Electricity, Fresh produce, Fruit, Export, Case study
• Source: Sustainability - vol. 14 - n. 13
• Formats : PDF

A review of bottom-up and top-down emission estimates of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in different parts of the world.

• Author(s) : FLERLAGE H., VELDERS G. J. M., BOER J. de
• Publication date: 2021/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : HFC, Modelling, World, HFO, Europe, USA, China, Atmosphere, Africa, Asia, CO2 emission, Emission factor, Australia, South america, India
• Source: Chemosphere - vol. 283
• Formats : PDF

Thermal-fluid performance modelling of a transcritical carbon dioxide heat pump for high temperature applications.

• Author(s) : VAN ELDIK M., VENTER P., BOTHA M.
• Publication date: 2022/07/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : High temperature, Heat pump, Modelling, R744, Simulation, Air-water, South africa, Industrial application, Ambient condition, Transcritical cycle, Case study
• Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 19^th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
• Formats : PDF

Natural refrigerants in emerging countries: South Africa

South Africa is facing an energy shortage and a rise in electricity prices. Natural refrigerants, which have important energy saving potential, are now being introduced, especially in supermarkets. Here are 2 examples: . GTZ has offered technical...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

Solar cooling for large buildings in South Africa

A solar cooling solution to reduce energy costs for large buildings by combining high-efficiency chillers with hybrid solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies has been introduced in South Africa.

• Publication date : 2013/07/02

Air conditioners market in South Africa

About 2.6 million electric air conditioners are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010).

• Publication date : 2015/11/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

South Africa targets HFC legislation "within a year"

South Africa intends to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol before it comes into effect in January 2019 and to put in place a legislation to regulate HFCs within a year.

• Publication date : 2018/08/13
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation, Developing country

Key figures of the refrigeration sector in South Africa

The stock of household refrigerators is expected to double by 2040 and AC sales should increase with economic growth, according to South Africa's National Cooling Plan.

• Publication date : 2023/11/24
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

Global LNG supply: the potential of Africa, South and Central America

IGU provides an update on the LNG supply outlook for countries in Africa, Central and South America. 

• Publication date : 2022/10/27
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

Regional MEPS approved in 16 Southern African countries

Harmonised regional MEPS for air conditioners and refrigerators have been approved for implementation in 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) member...

• Publication date : 2024/03/27
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

In-transit cold treatment facilitates imports of South African fruits in India

A recent agreement between India and South Africa for in-transit cold treatment should benefit South African exporters of apples and pears.

• Publication date : 2022/09/12
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

Renewable energy in Eastern and Southern Africa: A lever for the healthcare cold chain

Accounting for about one-fifth of Sub-Saharan Africa’s electricity mix, renewable energy powers equipment and facilities which are crucial for health facilities, such as...

• Publication date : 2024/11/29
• Subjects: Developing country

Castle Lite’s ice cold campaign.

The South African beer refreshes its image.

• Publication date : 2017/02/07
• Subjects: General information

World’s largest reefer ship to boost fruits exports

Exports of New Zealand kiwifruit and South African citrus fruits to Europe have been boosted by the commissioning of the world's largest reefer vessel.

• Publication date : 2021/07/05
• Subjects: General information, Figures, economy, Developing country

EU requires cold treatment for citrus imports

According to a new EU legislation, a mandatory cold treatment will be required for citrus fruits imported from non-EU countries.

• Publication date : 2022/04/19
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country

Latest news on LNG and bio-LNG infrastructure projects in the pipeline

At the beginning of 2022, several LNG or bio-LNG projects are underway. 

• Publication date : 2022/01/28
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country

Markets: Chinese AC exports to Africa are soaring

Exports of air conditioners from China to Africa grew to over 28.8 million units in the first 8 months of 2010, an increase of 51.3% over last year, according to Chinese customs figures. This growth is even greater than that of Chinese exports of...

• Publication date : 2011/02/07

Brief: Reefer

Safmarine's improved reefer technology is providing solutions enabling the exporting of perishable produce previously considered as being unsuitable for shipment by sea. Safmarine South Africa was the first company in its network to ship 40-feet...

• Publication date : 2006/05/05

The IIR participated in the South African Road Show

The Department of Environmental affairs of the Republic of South Africa (DEA), in collaboration with UNIDO, organised a Road Show in South Africa on June 11-22, 2018.

• Publication date : 2018/08/08
• Subjects: Developing country, HFCs alternatives, Regulation

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: Corporate members BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany Prodal, Ciudad la Habana, Cuba Private members Mr Titus Bartholomeus, The Netherlands Mrs Susana Ferreira de Pablo, Spain Mr Stephen Gill,...

• Publication date : 2007/05/04

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: Benefactor members Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque, France EPEE, Belgium Private members Mr Nacer Achaichia, Belgium Mr Pascal Leterrible, France Mr Georges Marguerite, France Mr Mitchell...

• Publication date : 2011/02/04

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members: Corporate members Liebherr-Hausgergerate Ochsenhausen GmbH, Ochsenhausen, Germany Shrieve Products International Ltd, West Malling Kent, United Kingdom Refrigeration Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Cape...

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

New IIR members

The IIR welcomes the following new members : Corporate members Frigor Service Réunion, Saint Pierre, Ile de la Réunion Veolia Environnement, Limay, France Private members Mr Jean-Pierre Bernard, France Mr Leonilton Tomaz Cleto,...

• Publication date : 2008/05/13

IIR’s contribution and key outcomes at COP29

The International Institute of Refrigeration actively participated in COP29/CMP19/CMA6 held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 November to 22 November 2024, contributing to key discussions and fostering discussions...

• Publication date : 2024/12/17
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment

IIR takes on new EU funded project AGRI-COOL!

The IIR will partner with 13 other establishments on this new research project focused on improving quality of life for African communities and industries.

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

Download the IIR Seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries presentations

Recognising the social and economic importance of this issue on a global scale, the IIR organised a seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries on October 25, 2016 in Tunis (Tunisia).

• Publication date : 2016/12/13

New EU funded project began on October 1st, 2021: “SophiA - Sustainable off-grid solutions for pharmacies and hospitals in Africa”

With a budget of 8 million euros over four years, SophiA will develop containerized solutions for hospitals using natural refrigerants, solar thermal and photovoltaics to enable more and more African people to...

• Publication date : 2021/10/21
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country, HFCs alternatives, Environment

Launch of the AGRI-COOL website

The IIR is proud to announce the official launch of the AGRI-COOL website, which will provide a central access point for information on this pioneering project to address the challenges of food security, climate...

• Publication date : 2024/11/26

AGRI-COOL kicked off virtually!

On June 17th, 2024, the consortium partners of the new EU project AGRI-COOL, met for the Kick-Off meeting. This online meeting was hosted by the project coordinator Twente University with the participation of the 12 other partners,...

• Publication date : 2024/06/21

Participation of the IIR in the 31st Meeting of the Parties (MOP 31)

The 31st Meeting of the Parties (MOP 31) took place on November 4-8, 2019 in Italy at FAO headquarters. The Rome declaration on the reduction of food losses was signed.

• Publication date : 2019/11/29
• Subjects: General information, Regulation, Environment

IIR wins ECREEE Award for solar cooling and heating efforts in Africa with SophiA

The ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum took place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on November 28-29. The IIR organised a SophiA workshop and was honoured with an ECREEE Award for its outstanding contribution to...

• Publication date : 2024/12/13

The IIR around the world: October 2023

A look back at the IIR's latest events at Refcold in India, the ESEF forum in Praia, Cabo Verde, and the SIFA trade fair in France. 

• Publication date : 2023/10/24

Ice cream manufacturing, environmental impact and market data

From a physico-chemical point of view, ice cream is a complex, frozen multiphase mixture. The manufacturing process includes several stages of freezing which are described in this...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams

Additive manufacturing of regenerators for caloric cooling

In many areas of engineering, additive manufacturing allows the production of complex and multifunctional products that could not be manufactured using traditional methods. In the...

• Last update : 2022/09/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

Cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry: drug design and bioavailability improvement

Research activities in the pharmaceutical sector focus primarily on developing novel drug formulations which can elicit the desired response upon being administered to the patient...

• Last update : 2023/03/10
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freeze-drying in biology and medicine, Cryobiology, cryomedicine: general information

Additive manufacturing of heat exchangers

In the refrigeration industry, additive manufacturing (colloquially referred to as “3D printing”) makes it possible to fabricate novel, complex and potentially more energy efficient...

• Last update : 2022/09/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers