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Access to electricity improves slightly in 2023, but still f
15 September 2023 This is a pre-release of findings on energy access from the World Energy Outlook 2023, in support of discussions at the United Nations’ SDG Summit on 18-19 September 2...
Scroll Compressors — A Promising Market
Reported by Saburo Enami, HVAC&R advisor In 1983, Hitachi became the first company in the world to succeed in the commercialization and mass production of scroll compressors for commercial air ...
Journée Technique Internationale Presents Progress for the F
Reported by Noboru Kagawa, visiting professor, Waseda University On June 29, 2023, the Journée Technique International (International Technical Day) was staged by Tecnea-Cemafroid in Fresnes...
Rhoss Easyflow Eco: A Complete and Ecological Solution with
Rhoss presents its new Easyflow Eco ranges: water source units with scroll compressors and low-global warming potential (GWP) R454B refrigerant. The new units, available in water cooled chiller, reversible heat pump, EXP multi-purpose unit and even a condeserless high efficiency version, are available in 12 sizes for each product type and cover cooling capacities from 45 to 195 kW. The main fea...
Rinnai to Launch Eco One X5 Featuring an Ultra-fine Bubble G
On September 8, 2023, Rinnai will begin selling Eco One X5 models incorporating an ultra-fine bubble generator that are added to its lineup of hybrid hot water supply/heating systems called Eco One X5...
Panasonic to Invest in DayBreak, a Provider of Special Freez
On July 19, 2023, Panasonic announced that it has decided to invest in DayBreak, a solution provider focusing on special freezing technology, through a corporate venture capital fund, commonly known as the Panasonic Kurashi Visionary Fund, jointly managed by Panasonic and SBI Investment. DayBreak aims to solve labor shortages, food loss, freshness preservation, and other food-related challenges...
HPTCJ Announces 2023 Demand-side Management Awards
On June 1, 2023, Heat Pump & Thermal Storage Technology Center of Japan (HPTCJ) held a ceremony for the Demand-side Management Awards for 2023. The Demand-side Management Award was initiated to co...
Fujitsu General Makes TCFG in Thailand Its Wholly-owned Subs
On July 11, 2023, Fujitsu General announced that FGA (Thailand), its consolidated subsidiary, will acquire additional shares of TCFG Compressor (Thailand) (TCFG) to make TCFG a wholly-owned subsidiary...
Bingshan Sonyo Refrigeration (Dalian) Holds Rolling-off Cere
The Bingshan Group Bingshan Sonyo Refrigeration (Dalian) which was established 31 years ago, held a ceremony to celebrate its company renaming, plate-unveiling and China’s first medium-and-low-t...
Growth Rate of the CAC Market Shows Differences by Region
In the first half of 2023, in an economic environment that embraced nor mal operations, China has seen its commercial air conditioner (CAC) industry achieve 1.3% growth; however, 21 regional markets a...
