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R32 units now 60% of Daikin sales

BELGIUM: Daikin has reported that its R32 air conditioning systems now account for around 60% of sales across Europe.

In some countries – Belgium, Italy, Germany, Portugal and Sweden – sales of units using the  lower GWP refrigerant have reached 75%.

The figures exclude France and Spain which currently has restrictions on the application of A2L “mildly flammable” refrigerants. However, Daikin believes that regulatory changes in those countries, expected by the end of this year, will allow a broader transition to R32.

It is unclear to what degree this summer’s European heatwave has had on the sales increases, but, according to Daikin Europe, sales of its Sky Air range of small to medium commercial air conditioners have increased by 15% since R32 versions were introduced last year.

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Daikin set to launch new Sky Air R32s – 1 May 2017
EUROPE: Daikin is set to introduce three new models running on lower GWP refrigerant R32 to its Sky Air range of small to medium commercial air conditioners. Read more…

Daikin plans R32 in Sky Air splits – 27 July 2014
UK: Daikin is planning to introduce the “mildly flammable” low GWP R32 in its commercial Sky Air air conditioning units as the next step in a roll-out of low GWP refrigerants. Read more…

 

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