World News

Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World

UK News

Latest news and developments in the United Kingdom

Products

Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology

Features

General articles, applications and industry analysis

Leaf heat pump has green credentials

BELGIUM: Trane has announced the introduction of Leaf – a new generation of air-to-water heat pumps using R290 (propane) refrigerant.

Delivering heating and cooling capacities from 8-30kW, Trane LEAF operates optimally down to -20°C outdoor air. It is said to be able to deliver hot water at +75°C even at 0°C outdoor air and +60°C at -15°C ambient temperature, making it an ideal solution for replacing gas boilers in light commercial and residential buildings.

An optional modularity kit is available for larger heating demands (>30kW) allows a configuration with up to four units.

The Leaf is equipped with an inverter-driven scroll compressor, electronic expansion valve, and EC brushless fan(s).

Trane

Latest News

8th October 2024

Beijer Ref Australia to distribute Fujitsu

AUSTRALIA: Wholesaler Beijer Ref is to distribute Fujitsu air conditioners, one of Australia’s top brands, throughout the continent.
7th October 2024

Epta says Unite statements are “factually incorrect”

UK: Commercial refrigeration manufacturer Epta UK has hit back at comments from Unite pending a strike by workers at its Bradford factory, claiming that Unite’s statements were “factually incorrect”. 
7th October 2024

Vilter VQ95 single-stage NH3 heat pump

USA: Copeland’s new Vilter VQ95 single-stage ammonia heat pump is designed for district heating and industrial process heating applications.
7th October 2024

Wieland buys heat exchanger company Onda

GERMANY/ITALY: German copper tube manufacturer Wieland has acquired Onda SpA, the Italian-based manufacturer of advanced heat exchangers.
6th October 2024

EU project to develop heat pump with PCM storage

GERMANY: A €3.3m European initiative is set to develop a multi-source heat pump combined with energy storage using phase change materials (PCM) for zero-emission buildings.
6th October 2024

Unitherm acquired by Purmo Group

FINLAND/IRELAND: Purmo Group, the Finnish climate solutions company, has acquired air-to-water heat pump supplier Unitherm Heating Systems.