News Headlines
30th April 2024
UK prepares cooling outlook document
UK: The UK government has confirmed that it expects to publish a national cooling action plan “in the early part” of the next parliament. Responding to the…
28th April 2024
EU must prioritise clean heating and cooling
BELGIUM: Claiming that the EU and national governments are currently failing to support a clean heat roll-out, a new report urges the next European Commission to make it a political priority.
25th April 2024
Carrier sales up 17%
USA: Carrier achieved net sales of $6.2bn in Q1, a 17% rise on the same period last year. Organic sales were up 2%.
30th April 2024
Carel opens 4,500m2 knowledge centre
ITALY: Controls manufacturer Carel has officially opened its new 4,500m2 knowledge centre, home to the group’s thermodynamic research operations, technical training and promotion of its solutions.
28th April 2024
EU must prioritise clean heating and cooling
BELGIUM: Claiming that the EU and national governments are currently failing to support a clean heat roll-out, a new report urges the next European Commission to make it a political priority.
28th April 2024
ExxonMobil and Intel work on immersion cooling
USA: Energy and chemical company ExxonMobil and IT company Intel are to collaborate to bring data centre immersion cooling solutions to market
1st May 2024
Heat pump projects receive £5.3m funding
UK: The UK government has announced a further £5.3m in funding under its Heat Pump Ready scheme to support the development of innovative heat pump solutions.
30th April 2024
UK prepares cooling outlook document
UK: The UK government has confirmed that it expects to publish a national cooling action plan “in the early part” of the next parliament. Responding…
29th April 2024
£11m backing for Scottish public sector
UK: The Scottish government has announced £11m in grant funding to accelerate the decarbonisation of public sector properties.
1st May 2024
JCI-Hitachi’s first cold-climate VRF
USA: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning has launched its first cold-climate VRF heat pump in North America.
1st May 2024
Taking control of commercial HVAC
UK: MELCloud Commercial is Mitsubishi Electric’s new IoT platform that can remotely manage, monitor and control HVAC systems in multiple buildings from one central location.
30th April 2024
Ideal launches commercial R290 heat pump
UK: Ideal Heating Commercial has announced the launch of its next generation R290 Ecomod heat pumps and the imminent launch of a CO2 model.
28th April 2024
Oslo building is self-sufficient in HVAC
NORWAY: An 18-storey mixed-use building in Oslo makes use of a climate system that is self-sufficient in heating, cooling and ventilation.
24th April 2024
NIST optimises pulse tube refrigerator
USA: Scientists from the USA’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) claim to have dramatically reduced the time and energy required to chill materials to temperatures near absolute zero.
5th April 2024
Could air conditioners be key to crime solving?
AUSTRALIA: Air conditioning units may in the future be used by forensic teams to access vital DNA evidence in crime solving.
10th August 2022
Heatwaves and CO2 refrigeration
Following this summer's extreme high temperatures in the UK, Daniel Clark, MD of Isentra, asks whether 130bar transcritical systems have now become a necessity?
1st December 2021
Refrigerant choice in HVAC chillers
In the light of the worldwide phase-down of high GWP refrigerants, Dave Richards, UK head of sales at refrigerant supplier Climalife, looks at the various options available for HVAC chillers.
1st August 2021
The cheapest and greenest energy is the energy we don’t use
Recognising the crucial need to use energy wisely, Jürgen Fischer, Danfoss president of Climate Solutions, argues the importance of energy efficiency in the drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
26th April 2024
Eurovent ME awards first F-gas training certificates
UAE: Eurovent Middle East has awarded the first certificates for F-gas handling to eleven HVACR engineers and technicians from refrigeration specialist EPTA Middle East.
23rd April 2024
IoR celebrates Lord Kelvin at 200
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration will mark this year’s World Refrigeration Day with a celebration of the achievements and contributions of mechanical refrigeration pioneer Lord Kelvin.
10th April 2024
Beijer Ref offers sustainable solutions
UK: Wholesaler Beijer Ref is hosting two major events in Solihull and Waltham Abbey this month showcasing the latest products and technologies, with interactive presentations and hands-on demonstrations.