Oceania

2018.02.15

IEA commends Australia’s commitment to affordable, secure an

14 February 2018 Australia has vast renewable resources and remains a cornerstone of global energy markets as a leading supplier of coal, uranium and liquefied natural gas   Australia should rel...

2018.01.21

2.8 OCEANIA: New Zealand

New Zealand was experiencing a housing boom until February 2017, but this trend took a downturn in April. Sales of heat pump air conditioners did not increase, partly due to many warm days in the winter. The 2017 RAC market in New Zealand was at the same level as the 2016 market.   Fujitsu General, Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, and Panasonic lead the market. South Korean manufacturers such as ...

2018.01.21

2.8 OCEANIA: Australia

Continuing from 2016, the 2017 Australian air conditioner market showed steady growth, supported by higher immigration numbers and a housing construction boom driven by Chinese investment.   The ...

2017.12.28

Thermal energy storage technology gets commercial support

27 December 2017 Energy storage company 1414 Degrees has opened a new factory and will begin building its first commercial system this month before listing on the Australian Stock Exchange in early 20...

2017.12.16

Rheem continues as 2018 Shell V-Power Racing Team Sponsor

15 December, 2017 Rheem Manufacturing, Australia’s leading water heater producer has announced renewal of its partnership with DJR Team Penske for the 2018 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Seri...

2017.11.29

Seeley International Acquires California-based Integrated Co

ICI’s DualCool product will now become part of Seeley International Group’s portfolio that includes Breezair, Climate Wizard, Coolerado, Convair, Coolair and Braemar brands November 27, 2017 ADELAIDE,...

2017.11.27

Australia Funds Demand Response Program to Secure Grid Stabi

On October 11, the Australia’s Turnbull Government announced that through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), it is providing Australian dollar (AU$) 28.6 million (about US$ 22 million) funding for a new trial with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) which will deliver 200 MW of capacity to help secure the electricity grid during times of peak demand.   A further AU$ 7.2 ...

2017.11.26

2.10 AUSTRALIA

Australia’s economy is largely affected by the Chinese economy and market prices of raw materials. Its GDP in 2016 recorded a 2.52% increase, up from 2.41% in 2015.   According to BSRIA, Australi...

2017.10.22

Cartwright joins Australian reefer market

October 21, 2017 Wodonga, Victoria, Australia: Ron Finemore Transport has ordered two Performance-Based Standards approved Cartwright refrigerated trailers - the first from the UK-based manufacturer to be sold in Australia.   Howard Hansen, general manager, Cartwright Transport told Trailer Magazine the first trailers for Ron Finemore are 26-pallet refrigerated trailers due for delivery ...

2017.10.05

Call for case studies for ATMOsphere Australia 2018

October 3, 2017 You’re invited to submit your technology case study with natural refrigerants for ATMOsphere Australia 2018 conference!  ATMOsphere Australia will take place in Sydney on 7 May 2...