Focus - Renewable energy
At MCE 2026, focus on F-Gas, alternative refrigerants, and skills for the transition of the HVAC/R sector.
Retrofitting fixed-speed compressors improves system efficiency and performance without complete replacements.
Growing demand for cooling makes refrigeration a global energy challenge for the HVAC industry.
Refrigerant life cycle management becomes strategic to reduce emissions and improve sustainability in the HVAC/R sector.
A European Commission study estimates up to €440 billion in social costs related to PFAS pollution by 2050.
Monitoring for the fourth quarter of 2025 shows a more stable refrigerant market, influenced by the HFC phase-down and the growth of low-GWP alternatives.
Accelerating the phase-out of HFCs could generate economic, technological and environmental benefits for the refrigeration sector.
In 2026, refrigeration will enter a phase of mature competition, where efficiency, design, and service count in addition to technology.
In commercial refrigeration, choosing the right refrigerant requires a balance between sustainability, safety, and system complexity.
The debate on PFAS raises the possibility of a regulatory distinction for refrigerants, with direct impacts on the HVAC/R sector.
The new EU rules on reclaimed refrigerants, in force from 2025, strengthen traceability, certification, and limits for high GWPs, directly impacting operational refrigeration management.
Global electricity demand is growing rapidly, and refrigeration is becoming a structural driver of consumption. Refrigeration is increasingly central to the energy system.
