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Amman, October 2016: After 4 years of careful planning and developing, GIZ and the Jordanian Ministry of Environment (MoEnv) have successfully completed the solar cooling project at the German Jordanian University. The university in Amman now relies on a solar-powered cooling system that operates with a high reliability and environmental effectiveness, reducing electricity consumption for cooling by 15%. The project demonstrates the feasibility of environmentally-friendly technologies in Jordan, hereby promoting the reduction of CO2 emissions in line with the new Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Law, the phasing out of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and Jordan’s scoping study on Green Economy. With several stakeholders from Germany and Jordan, the project promotes the cooperation between its different partners such as technology providers, German and Jordanian research institutions and Jordanian chiller manufacturers. …

A number of refrigerators with the latest Sure Chill technology will be used during immunization campaigns in 11 regions of the United Arab Emirates, hereby strengthening the country’s healthcare sector. The patented Sure Chill cooling technology enables medical refrigerators to store vaccines adequately without power for ten days or more. This technology was selected by the Emirates Red Crescent as one of 30 companies from 2271 entries aimed at tackling Yemen’s health crisis. The solar-powered vaccine refrigerators were manufactured by Godrej Appliances and delivered to the Public Health and Population Office …

With the support of GIZ Proklima, in 2008 the Fridge Factory was the first refrigeration manufacturer in the sub-Saharan region to convert its production line to natural refrigerant-based technologies. During the 3-year project, the Fridge Factory converted its entire domestic and commercial production line to operate with hydrocarbon refrigerants, with an annual production of approx. 60,000 appliances. Every sold unit replaces the use of fluorinated refrigerants, hereby avoiding an equivalent of 250 kg of CO2 of direct emissions during the lifetime of a unit. Moreover, the new appliances save more than 20% energy consumption compared to conventional units, hereby reducing electricity costs. The conversion to modern technologies strengthens the Fridge Factory’s market position against environmentally-damaging imports. Moreover, qualifying the engineering and technical staff to work with the new technology helps secure and maintain around 500 jobs. …

With the support of GIZ Proklima, in 2008 the Fridge Factory was the first refrigeration manufacturer in the sub-Saharan region to convert its production line to natural refrigerant-based technologies. During the 3-year project, the Fridge Factory converted its entire domestic and commercial production line to operate with hydrocarbon refrigerants, with an annual production of approx. 60,000 appliances. Every sold unit replaces the use of fluorinated refrigerants, hereby avoiding an equivalent of 250 kg of CO2 of direct emissions during the lifetime of a unit. Moreover, the new appliances save more than 20% energy consumption compared to conventional units, hereby reducing electricity costs. The conversion to modern technologies strengthens the Fridge Factory’s market position against environmentally-damaging imports. Moreover, qualifying the engineering and technical staff to work with the new technology helps secure and maintain around 500 jobs. …

Promoting the use of hydrocarbons through training and education. The SIT leads an on-going project that offers rebates for households replacing their old CFC-12 and R134a refrigerators, with new, more energy efficient hydrocarbon refrigerators. The regular training of technicians from industry and private owned businesses is also part of the SIT's responsibility. The emphasis during the trainings is on good practices in refrigeration and air conditioning, including the safe use and application of natural refrigerants, as well as proper refrigerant recovery and retrofitting. …

on using hydrocarbons as refrigerant and development of an awareness raising booklet on saving energy for various RAC applications This project is part of Papua New Guinea’s focus on environmentally sound technologies in the energy efficiency sector. The Government of PNG through Conservation, Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) in collaboration with Coca Cola and Department of Works has conducted the training of trainers and technicians that has taken place on using hydrocarbons as refrigerant. The Government of PNG through PNG Power Limited booklet has produced a booklet highlighting the energy use of various appliances for raising consumer awareness on saving energy. The energy regulator will be the Department of Petroleum and Energy. …

Lagos, Nigeria- 17 representatives from the Nigerian Transmission Company and its affiliate partners have successfully completed a training course on the financial aspects of renewable energies. The course was conducted by the EEC and the European Centre of Technology, and funded by the World Bank. The course focused on the latest developments and international aspects of carbon finance, and the participants learned how their individual companies could prepare for the economic consequences of climate change. The relevant sector-specific targets outlined in Nigeria’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the Paris agreement, (hydro, off-grid solar, agriculture and public transport), were also discussed. At the end of the training, participants had the opportunity to receive the internationally recognized Galileo Master Certificate (GMC). The GMC boasts a reputation as a renowned and authoritative certificate in the global sustainability sector. …

For over 5 years, the Department of Engineering of the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT) has been offering various training courses for refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) technicians. The Department of Engineering offers several training courses for RAC technicians, addressing both apprentices and more advanced technicians. The duration of the course varies between 4 months and 1 year, and costs lie between 2000 and 26000 Maldivian Rufiyaa per month. With these courses, the MIT is the leading institute in the Maldives, training service technicians on the safe handling and application of natural refrigerants in the RAC sector. …

Casale Monferrato, Italy, September 2016 – A group of Iraqi HVAC&R experts receive specialized training on the safe use natural refrigerants in domestic and commercial refrigeration. The training was hosted as a joint effort between Centro Studio Galileo and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and funded by the Multilateral Fund (MLF). During the week of theoretical and practical training, including field visits, the Iraqi experts gained the necessary skills and knowledge to support the introduction of hydrocarbon and low global warming potential refrigerants in the domestic and commercial refrigeration sectors. The training is part of Iraq’s national strategy for phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) while reducing dependency on high-GWP refrigerants. The participants were certified after successful completion of the course, such that they are now responsible for conducting training courses for local Iraqi engineers and technicians. Centro Studi Galileo and UNEP have worked together for over 10 years to build the capacity of technicians in developing countries and to support the introduction of local certification schemes for refrigeration technicians. …