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Tag: air conditioning
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Branson backs Global Cooling Prize
Famous entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has called on fellow innovators around the world to enter a new competition to develop more sustainable cooling technology. The Global Cooling Prize is a worldwide initiative created by the Rocky Mountain Institute to spur the development of radically more energy-efficient cooling technology. And today in New Delhi, India, applications […]
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Air conditioning efficiencies could double by 2040
Average air conditioning efficiencies could double by 2040, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The catch is that for this to be achieved, worldwide adoption of all best available technologies would need to take place. The report, Energy Efficiency 2018, suggests there is considerable potential for the energy consumption attributed […]
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Airzone air conditioning system
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has launched Airzone – a state-of-the-art zoning solution that it says delivers unrivalled temperature control. Airzone has been designed for both residential and commercial applications, and is compatible with MHIAA’s ducted series and VRF ducted systems. Unlike many ducted systems, it gives users the ability to individually control the […]
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Mitsubishi Electric set for summer
The rush of new products for summer has started, and Mitsubishi Electric is front and centre. The Compact Ceiling Cassette has been designed for smaller locations and rooms where wall space is not available for mounted air conditioners. It also boasts clean, sleek styling that should suit new-build apartments, offices or restaurants. “It’s perfect for […]
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New comparisons in commercial HVAC systems
The ARBS Education and Research Foundation has released the results of a comparative study conducted on HVAC systems in commercial buildings. The research and the resulting report – touted as a world first on air distribution systems – was conducted in Sydney by Team Catalyst. “There are few surprises for experienced HVAC engineers who understand […]
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Moreton Hire introduces new AC systems
Moreton Hire has introduced new air conditioning and heating systems to their service offering across Australia. This follows the appointment of Moreton Hire as the official marquee and temporary structure for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games hosted 71 nations and 6,500 athletes over 11 days. Moreton Hire was […]
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NSW to invest half a billion in school air conditioning
The NSW government has announced that it will allocate $500 million in the state budget for air conditioning. The new policy, called Cooler Classrooms, is intended to provide improved learning environments for classrooms and libraries in up to 1,000 schools. “This funding will ensure thousands of classrooms that previously did not have air conditioning will […]
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Super-desiccant holds promise for AC systems
A new carbon-based desiccant has been developed by scientists at the University of New South Wales – and it could be a game-changer in applications such as packaging, electronics and air conditioning. The revolutionary drying agent is made from layers of graphene oxide and significantly outperforms current desiccants; it is twice as absorbent as the […]
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Global AC stock to triple by 2050
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that the global stock of air conditioners in buildings will rise from 1.6 billion to 5.6 billion by 2050 – amounting to 10 new ACs sold every second for the next 30 years. While that might sound like good news for the HVAC&R industry, the […]
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Share your experiences of working in RAC
OzonAction, in cooperation with UN Women, is seeking short “stories” about women working in the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector. OzonAction is launching a global initiative to raise awareness of the opportunities available to women in the industry, and to highlight the particular experiences and successes of women working in the sector. The aim […]