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1.2 History of VRF Systems
VRF systems can be used in the residential, light commercial, commercial, and industrial fields. Even at the height of the pandemic, VRF technology continued to gain widespread recognition in the glob...
World VRF Market – 2023 Update – 1 OVERVIEW – 1.1 Global Sit
JARN’s database shows that in 2022, the global variable refrigerant flow (VRF) market remained at a level similar to that in 2021, amounting to some 1.9 million units based on the number of outd...
JEMA Announces 2023 Electrical Equipment Outlook
On March 15, 2023, the Japan Electrical Manufacturers’ Association (JEMA) announced the forecast for domestic shipments of electrical equipment for fiscal year (FY) 2022 (end of March 2023) and FY 2023 (end of March 2024). Domestic shipments of white goods for FY 2022 are expected to reach ¥2.5888 trillion (about US$ 19.58 billion), an increase of 3.0% compared with FY 2021. By produc...
Toshiba Carrier Unveils New Next Air Residential Ducted AC S
On April 1, 2023, Toshiba Carrier began selling Next Air V5 series of residential ducted air conditioning systems. The V5 series models comply with new environmental standards and the Revised Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons, and are interchangeable with V1 series models launched in 1997 in terms of installation: by using the existing piping and ducts, the V1 series mo...
Noritz Adds Prioritizing Use of PV Power Model to Its Yukoa
On April 3, 2023, Noritz added a lineup of new models prioritizing the use of photovoltaic (PV) power to its Yukoa Hybrid series of hybrid water heating systems used for single-family houses. Conventi...
JRAIA Holds HVAC&R Japan 2024 Overview Announcement
On March 16, 2023, the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA) held an overview presentation of HVAC&R Japan 2024 hosted by JRAIA. The exhibition, whose theme is &lsq...
Hitachi Launches Eco Cute Models that Meet Energy-saving Sta
On April 10, 2023, Hitachi Global Life Solutions launched Eco Cute models that achieve Energy-saving Standards in line with the target fiscal year (FY) 2025, and are eligible for the subsidy for energ...
Mitsubishi Electric to Launch PACs Improved Indoor Air Clean
In May 2023, Mitsubishi Electric will begin selling new models of packaged air conditioners (PACs) used for shops and offices, which will come in the following three series: Slim ZR, Slim ER, and Zuba...
Rinnai Eco One X5 Contributes to Turning Apartments into ZEH
On September 1, 2023, Rinnai will begin selling Eco One X5 models exclusively used for apartments, which are an addition to the existing lineup of Eco One hybrid hot water supply/ heating systems. ...
Corona Releases 2023 ReLaLa RACs Comprising 22 Models
In March 2023, Corona began selling its ReLaLa room air conditioners (RACs) for 2023, which are available in 22 models that include f lagship models in the Z series, standard models in the N series fo...
