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German groups call for PFAS exemption
GERMANY: Industry groups in Germany have called for exemptions for F-gases and spare parts for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps in any future European PFAS bans….
Seasonal efficiency index for polyvalent units
BELGIUM: Eurovent has released its first ever recommendation on the STER seasonal efficiency index for polyvalent units….
Industry calls for clarity on heat pump policies
GERMANY: Industry groups in Germany are calling for clear heat pump policies at both national and European level in order to shift to clean energy….
French retailers issue portable AC recalls
FRANCE: French retail stores Boulanger and Auchan have issued recalls for two portable air conditioners due to safety concerns. …
Scientists claim solid-state heat pump breakthrough
GERMANY: Scientists in Germany are said to have achieved an important milestone in the development of solid-state electrocaloric heat pumps….
$500m for new US cold store business
USA: Atlanta-based cold storage operator and developer Envision Cold has launched official launch of its cold chain platform with a $500m investment from an undisclosed capital partner. …
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. …
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….
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)….
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….