2.6 Environmental Issues

F-gas quotas have a big impact on manufacturers’ financial results. In order to reduce the impact of quota costs, the switch to R32 refrigerant is accelerating.

Mitsubishi Electric has been selling ATW heat pumps utilizing R32 since the second half of 2019. Outdoor units have 14 specifications. The company also sells Ecodan CHV ATW heat pumps using R410A for commercial applications.