GIZ and its partners have long driven the promotion of Green Cooling in Thailand. Now, an upgraded testing lab shall further advance natural refrigerant technology.
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the Electrical and Electronics Institute (EEI) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have joined forces to organise the “Opening Ceremony and Demonstration of Testing Facility for Air-Conditioners for Natural Refrigerant Technology” event at the Operation and Standards Center, EEI.
The aim is both to launch the newly upgraded facility, which was supported by the RAC NAMA Fund, and to inform the public and private sectors of the new TIS 1529-2561 standard on the safety of air-conditioners using flammable refrigerants. As Thailand is an important industrial hub in the global refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector, producers need to be well prepared to adjust to the changing trends and regulations to remain competitive.
Mrs. Sriwan Buranachokepisal, EGAT, Assistant Governor - Power Plant Planning, said: “EGAT’s mission is to maintain security of the electricity system as well as support the Thai government in reaching its energy saving and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation targets. EGAT embraces the introduction of innovations and modern cooling technology which is energy-efficient and climate friendly. In assuming responsibility for managing the RAC NAMA Fund, with a total budget of EUR 8.3 million (approximately THB 300 million), EGAT has promoted the production and use of climate-friendly natural refrigerants. At the same time, we also place great importance on upgrading the testing facilities to prepare for market introduction of these new cooling technologies in the future. The partnership with EEI focuses on our efforts to further enhance the existing equipment and system of the current facility to be able to conduct testing according to both Thai and global standards.”