Focus - Innovations
A2L refrigerants are gaining traction in commercial refrigeration, combining low GWP, compatibility with existing systems, and operational opportunities for retailers and HVAC/R contractors.
ESG drives commercial refrigeration: stricter regulations, advanced technologies, and skills training improve efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
Price increases for reclaimed R404A in Europe are challenging the HVAC/R supply chain, impacting costs, procurement, and the transition to more sustainable refrigerants.
R290 heat pumps: high temperatures, high efficiency, and radiator compatibility, for sustainable solutions in the HVAC/R sector.
With the introduction of new refrigerants, contactors and electrical components must be redesigned to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of HVAC/R systems.
Refrigeration without magnetic fields promises efficiency and sustainability for food preservation, reducing refrigerant gases and energy consumption.
Refrigerant blends improve the flexibility and efficiency of industrial heat pumps, promoting heat decarbonization.
The growth of data centers opens up new opportunities for the HVAC/R supply chain, but requires advanced expertise in cooling, business continuity, and liquid cooling.
CO₂ refrigeration can help large-scale retail trade reduce energy costs, dependence on HFCs, and the environmental impact of their facilities.
Sustainable cooling requires an integrated approach, combining refrigerants, efficient technologies, training, finance, and cooperation.
The HVAC/R transition requires updated skills, new refrigerants, certifications, and a supply chain ready to manage innovation and sustainability.
With low GWP refrigerants, compatibility between lubricant and compressor becomes crucial for the efficiency, safety and longevity of the systems.
