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DinoSol’s first cascade CO2 store in Canary Islands brings R744 to warmer climates

2013-05-24 10:14:29

Supermarket chain DinoSol that operates 195 stores in the Canary Islands has opened its first cascade CO₂ store in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, located at the commercial centre ‘El Tablero’, in San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

Arctic Council Calls for HFC Phase Down under Montreal Protocol

2013-05-24 10:12:59

Washington, D.C., 16 May 2013 — Arctic Council Ministers from Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, the Russian Federation, and the United States yesterday called for taking action “as soon as possible” to phase down HFCs under the Montreal Protocol and for reducing black carbon and methane emissions in the Arctic.

CO2 Case Studies: efficient supermarket applications, UL approval for high pressure equipment

2013-05-23 16:41:33

Energy and cost efficiency of CO₂ commercial supermarket applications, UL approval procedure for high pressure CO₂ equipment, and innovative CO₂ heat pump technologies are just a few of the topics that will be covered during the Technology Case Studies Session of ATMOsphere America 2013.

Natural refrigerants recognised as long-term technology alternatives by industry stakeholders

2013-05-22 13:20:48

At the 3^rdOzone2Climate Technology Roadshow and Industry Roundtable organised by UNEP in China, policy makers and key industry stakeholders worldwide gathered to discuss the long- term technology alternative choices in the HVAC&R sector. Natural refrigerants were recognised as important alternatives to HFCs by delegates from Australia, Germany, the U.S. and China.

RAC Cooling Industry Awards: Deadline Extended to June 3rd

2013-05-21 19:59:32

The RAC Cooling Industry Awards deadline has been extended to June 3rd, providing a little under two weeks’ grace to allow companies the chance to get recognised in the industry’s most respected and sought-after awards.

Ahold’s global perspective on CO2 systems: 100% CO2 in 10 years?

2013-05-21 11:24:50

At ATMOsphere Europe R744.com had the chance to interview the international supermarket retailer Ahold, which has strong local consumer brands in Europe and the United States and over 3000 stores. Emma Coles, Vice President Corporate Responsibility at the Royal Ahold Group, talks about their existing CO₂ installations and the company’s future plans in both Europe and the US.

Kiruna Declaration: On the Occasion of the Eighth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Kiruna Declaration, published by the Arctic Council on 15 April 2013, calls for action to be taken “as soon as possible” to phase down HFCs under the Montreal Protocol and to reduce black carbon and methane emissions in the Arctic.

This Declaration summarizes the concluding remarks of the Eighth Ministerial meeting of the Arctic Council which took place in Kiruna, Sweden, and brought together Ministers representing the eight Arctic States, joined by the representatives of the six Permanent Participant organizations of the Arctic Council.

6th EHPA Forum: 20% growth in hot water heat pump sales

2013-05-17 15:14:06

Despite a decline in overall heat pump sales in 2012 of about 9% compared to 2011, the European market marked a close to 20% growth in hot water heat pump sales.

Australian industry association pushes career pathway

2013-05-17 12:35:22

AIRAH, the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating, is pushing forward with creating career pathways for engineers working in building services and refrigeration.

Following AIRAH’s discussions and research with the HVAC&R industry, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will – as of May 14 – officially recognise “building services engineer” as a discrete occupation. The announcement coincides with the release of AIRAH’s Building Services Engineer (mechanical) – model career pathway.

CO2 heat pump water heaters that work at -40°C introduced to Northern Chinese market

2013-05-16 10:39:47

In a live show in Shanxi Province, Shanghai Highly, the Chinese compressor manufacturer introduced CO₂ heat pump water heaters that can operate at temperatures as low as -40°C, suitable for consumers in cold Northern China. Shanghai Highly regards there are good market prospects for CO₂ heat pump water heaters in the North of China.

MicroGroove Copper-Tube Coils: Moving Beyond Residential Applications

2013-05-16 10:37:48

The International Copper Association is teaming up with Super Radiator Coils to present a new webinar focused on the use of MicroGroove technology in large coils under demanding conditions. Learn from a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers how smaller-diameter copper MicroGroove tubing can be applied to meet the challenges of efficiency, cost, space and weight.

Updated: Save the dates: 2013 ATMOsphere events

2013-05-14 14:50:29

To meet increasing demand, 6 global ATMOsphere events relating to Natural Refrigerants have been programmed for 2013, taking place in Vienna, Washington DC, Bangkok, Tokyo, Brussels and Kiev. The first of this line-up will be held in collaboration with UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) and will focus on natural solutions for Developing Countries. + UNIDO ATMOsphere chosen as European Commission Green Week satellite event.

2013 GreenBuilding Awards: winners halve energy consumption

2013-05-13 14:11:17

Energy-saving efforts in ten new and refurbished buildings in 6 European countries (Austria, Germany, Sweden, Netherlands, Poland, Denmark) have today been recognised with the European Commission's GreenBuilding Awards.
The majority of the energy savings were obtained through the introduction of renewable energy sources and energy efficient measures (including heat pumps, condensing boilers, triple glazing, LED lighting, occupancy control and a high level of insulation). Many buildings achieved large energy savings by using highly-efficient heat recovery in air conditioning or ventilation systems.

US Congressman introduces Act to address HFCs

2013-05-13 14:00:11

On 9 May 2013, Congressman Scott Peters introduced the “Super Pollutant Emissions Reduction Act of 2013”, or “SUPER Act of 2013”, to streamline the enforcement of existing federal policies to reduce HFCs and other short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) and encourage similar policies. The Act would also establish a Task Force to drive the discussions on reducing SLCPs further.

Sanden aims to sell 30,000 CO2 heat pumps per year by 2015

2013-05-10 10:35:15

At the ATMOsphere Europe 2012 conference in November 2012, R744.com interviewed Sylvain Gillaux, Sales and Marketing Manager at Sanden, about the company’s new CO₂ heat pump project for space heating. Sharing with R744.com about their new technology and market strategy, he stressed the enormous market potential for CO₂ heat pumps in Europe and reported that Sanden could achieve sales target of 30,000 CO₂ heat pumps per year by 2015.

EHPA European Heat Pump Forum taking place on 15 May, 2013

2013-05-10 09:17:10

The 6^th European Heat Pump Forum organised by the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) offers industry experts, EU decision makers, and European heat pump manufacturers the opportunity to gain perspective on the future HP market as well as on the developments in hybrid systems and smart grid solutions. Furthermore, the forum will focus on the most recent EU policy developments on Energy Labeling, F-Gas Regulation and RES targets beyond 2020.

Eurammon symposium in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, on 28th June 2013

2013-05-10 00:00:00

The European initiative for natural refrigerants will hold the eurammon symposium in Schaffhausen, Switzerland to provide interested parties with information on how natural refrigerants can be used sustainably. One of the focal points will be environmentally-friendly food refrigeration solutions as well as a comparison between the life-cycle costs of refrigeration plants that use different refrigerants like ammonia or carbon dioxide.

ATMOsphere Asia 2013 debuts in Tokyo

2013-05-08 11:57:30

The first ever ATMOsphere Asia 2013 – Technology and Innovation welcomes HVAC&R industry experts from all over the world. Taking place in Tokyo, Japan from 17-19 September 2013, the conference will cover various natural refrigerant topics, including the latest CO₂ technologies and market trends.

Tri Tech Refrigeration Australia

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Tri Tech Refrigeration was established in 1994 with a focus on industrial refrigeration service and contracting using natural refrigerants such as CO₂ and ammonia. We also work with smaller fluorinated heavy commercial systems, specialised and unique applications. Our name changed recently to Tri Tech Refrigeration Australia Pty Ltd. Tri Tech has offices in Sydney and Griffith NSW.

Large Furniture Store chooses Green & Cool refrigeration system

2013-05-07 12:08:57

Green & Cool has supplied the refrigeration system for a large furniture store’s new chill cabinets and freezer cabinets in the furniture store’s renovated bistro shop. The CO₂ refrigeration system provides excellent environmental performance, while saving energy at the same time.