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08/2021 Publication - Technical PublicationMeasurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Handbook
which will be applicable for the refrigerationandairconditioning (RAC) sector in each country. The paper provides a practical step-by-step approach for policy makers and enforcement bodies in the RAC [...] following chapters: Chapter 1 demonstrates the sector’s relevance to greenhousegas mitigation and highlights the benefits and need for an MRV system in the context of international reporting mechanisms [...] the scope and an elaboration of the individual components of the blueprint. Chapter 3 provides a step-by-step guide on how a RAC MRV system can be set-up and implemented. Guiding questions and decision …
06/2022 Publication - Technical PublicationPhotovoltaic-powered AirConditioning in Buildings: Technical economic analysis
defines model cases for hybrid and off-grid solutions for private and small commercial application. The technical and economic potential for these cases is then analysed for 13 countries by calculating the [...] growing population and urbanisation. Air-conditioned buildings in many countries are largely dominated by mid to low appliance energy efficiency levels, highly climate-damaging refrigerants as well as fossil-fuel [...] huge amount of greenhousegas (GHG) emissions, furthering climate change. The objective of this paper is to further unfold the technical and economic potential of solar PV-powered green air conditioners …
29.04.2024 News NDC4 Webinar Series Shares Tools, Methods and Best Practices for Integrating the Cooling Sector into NDCs
sector in shaping more ambitious and robust NDCs cannot be overstated. With the refrigerationandairconditioning (RAC) sector accounting for over 7% of global greenhousegas emissions, it is imperative to [...] showcased best practices from Grenada, a country where cooling accounts for one-third of total greenhousegas emissions and more than 60% of the national electricity consumption. Through this case study, participants [...] direct emissions from refrigerantsand indirect emissions arising from fossil-fuel-based energy sources used to power cooling equipment. Cooling sector specific mitigation targets and measures can significantly …
01.01.2022 News Climate-neutral by 2030: Germany only procures energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling products and services
cooling capacity with refrigerant GWP ≥ 150 Refrigeratorsand freezers and other stationary and mobile refrigerationandair-conditioning equipment with halogenated refrigerants (if alternatives are available [...] procured. These include in the refrigeration, airconditioningand building sector: Multisplit/VRF air conditioners with more than 10 kilowatts nominal cooling capacity Liquid chillers with more than 10 kilowatts [...] good example and will be purchasing in a climate-friendly way in the future. In doing so, we are making an important contribution to greater climate protection and the reduction of greenhousegas emissions …
ProjectOzone and Climate Friendly Cooling in West and Central Africa (ROCA)
environmental pollution and global warming", explains Alimata COULIBALY KINDO, trainer in refrigerationandairconditioning . Her sector is responsible for around 10% of global greenhousegas emissions. These [...] (RAC inventories) Advisory services for the governments, based on RAC inventoriesand assessment of existing policies Trainings of RAC technicians on safe handling of natural refrigerants online and in Germany [...] Green Cooling technologies; e.g. AirConditioning: R290-ACs for public buildings Food Security: cold rooms for agricultural cooperatives in Mali and Senegal; an ice machine for a fishermen's cooperative in …
01.04.2019 News Strengthening cooperation with Iran & progress on curbing the use of counterfeit refrigerants
goals (SDGs) were highlighted. One of the huge sources forgreenhousegas emissions in the RefrigerationandAir-Conditioning (RAC) sector are refrigerants in single-use cylinders which are discharged into [...] compliance andrefrigeration quality improvement, the value chain of refrigerant cylinders as well as feasibility, design and manufacturing of re-usable refrigerant cylinders was presented and discussed [...] kick-off workshop for the introduction of reusable cylinders was held to prevent the use of counterfeit refrigerants. During the Green Industry Ceremony members of the industry were honored for their environmental …
16.10.2020 News The dumping menace
dismantled, a CFC containing domestic refrigerator will release 0.56 ODP kg and 3.6 tons CO2eq. The latter corresponds to a flight from Germany to Ghana. When refrigeratorsandair conditioners are subjected to [...] energy-efficient airconditioning in Ghanaand Costa Rica. The undertaken research by Sascha Kuhn was a first step to understand the current market situation in Ghana. The GCF project will devote its efforts [...] recovery and collection of HCFCs & HFC refrigerants), Ghanaand Costa Rica are supported in reaching their climate targets under the Paris Agreement (NDCs) in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. Ghana …
01.04.2019 News Safe and energy-efficient use of Green Chillers demonstrated in Indonesia
Conservation (EBTKE) and GIZ support the advancement of framework conditionsfor the deployment of more efficient AC and process chillers. Seven pilot projects for demonstration and training purposes have been [...] highlights significant electricity savings for the operator and shows great potential in supporting the Government of Indonesia in reducing the greenhousegas emissions in the related subsector. On behalf [...] pilot systems have already been successfully audited and certified with view to its safety compliance by German auditors. Ranging from air-cooled and water-cooled chillers to packaged AC unit, each system …
15.11.2021 News Midea sets benchmark for more climate protection with first R290 model on the German-European market
Split air conditioners with a capacity of up to 5 kW are responsible for the largest share of greenhousegas emissions (GHG) from the refrigerationandairconditioning sector. While around 80 million [...] (R410A and R32) refrigerants, which are highly damaging to the climate. Without a timely shift towards more efficient systems, low-carbon power supply and climate-friendly refrigerants, the split air conditioning [...] to becoming the dominant refrigerant in the European sales and equipment inventory. Despite increasing regulation through the extension of the Montreal Protocol and the EU F-Gas Regulation agreed in Kigali …
Best practiceSeminar: Seminar on the heating, ventilation andairconditioning sectors in Sydney, 2015
Australian Refrigeration Association (ARA) hosted a two-day seminar in Sydney to explore the possible contributions of the heating, ventilation andairconditioning (HVACR) industry in reducing greenhouse gas [...] Exploring emerging HVACR energy efficient technologies and solutions Identifying and appreciating energy efficiency and GHG emissions reduction Quantifying and Recognising the value of integrated energy efficient [...] Recognising the regulatory requirements to shift to low GWP refrigerants Safety, risk and education – handling and implementing low GWP natural refrigerants …