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Researchers use latent heat to generate electricity
JAPAN: Researchers at the University of Tokyo claim to have generated electricity from latent heat, an achievement which, it is said, advances the possibilities of thermoelectric conversion and thermocells.
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Daikin Q1 sales up 13.1%
JAPAN: Daikin has reported sales of JPY1,094,715m (US$7,552m) in the first quarter (April 1 to June 30), an increase of 13.1% on last year.
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Heat pump projects in $46m DOE funding round
USA: Projects involving the development of heat pumps and related technologies are included in $46m of funding just announced by the US Department of Energy (DOE).
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AC a must as workers return to the office
UK: With more hybrid workers set to spend more time in the office, comfort conditions will be increasingly important, according to a new survey.
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SkyCool firm secures $5m funding
USA: SkyCool Systems, the California-based manufacturer of radiative cooling panels, has secured $5m of funding to scale deployments of its patented technology.
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Copeland secures $2.5m DOE grant for heat pump research
USA: Copeland has received a $2.5m grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support the company’s research and development of heat pump technology.
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Efficient Energy confident of finding an investor
GERMANY: The administrator of Efficient Energy GmbH, the German manufacturer of chillers using water as the refrigerant, has indicated that he has a number of potential investors for the firm.
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Daikin USA recalls 60,000 packaged AC units
USA/CANADA: Daikin has recalled over 60,000 Amana packaged terminal air conditioners/heat pumps (PTACs) in the USA and Canada due to fire concerns.
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Daikin plans AC factory near Tokyo
JAPAN: Daikin is to build a new JPY20 billion (US$140m) residential air conditioning factory near Tokyo to satisfy home demand.
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Lisa-Jayne Cook nominated for next IoR president
UK: Lisa-Jayne Cook has been put forward by the Institute of Refrigeration for election as president-elect to replace current president Graeme Fox in 2024.
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