World News
ACCA fears hasty refrigerant switch
USA: The group representing US air conditioning contractors has warned against a hasty switch to new refrigerants….
SE Asia looks to efficient cooling
THAILAND: Growing demand for air conditioning in the world’s emerging economies could spur a 64% increase in household energy use and produce…
Beijer Ref cleared for Tecsa buy-out
SWEDEN/SOUTH AFRICA: Refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref’s proposed acquisition of Tecsa (Pty) has been cleared by South African authorities….
Daikin first with R32 domestic heat pump
EUROPE: A pioneer of R32 in air conditioning systems, Daikin will be the first to introduce the lower GWP refrigerant in air-to-water…
Court rejects petition to retain HFC bans
USA: The petition challenging the US Court decision to overturn bans on the usage of certain HFC refrigerants has been rejected….
Solar-powered coldstore wins $50k prize
KENYA: A company producing solar-powered cold storage units for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa has received a $50,000 funding prize in a…
Danfoss JV targets supermarket control
GERMANY/DENMARK: Danfoss is planning a joint venture with German photovoltaic firm SMA, aimed at integrating cooling and refrigeration, photovoltaics, energy storage and…
Samsung extends Wind-Free line
USA: Building on the success of its Wind-Free wall-mounted air conditioner, Samsung introduced a full Wind-Free line-up at the AHR Expo this…
Germany sees record heat pump sales
GERMANY: Heat pump sales hit a record 78,000 in Germany in 2017, according to figures from the industry association Bundesverband Wärmepumpe (BWP)….
Project to improve Chinese ac efficiency
CHINA: A joint initiative launched in China today seeks to improve the efficiency of China’s air conditioners….