Discover the future of Green air conditioning with the newly updated R290 Split AC Resource Guide. Published by GIZ Proklima and the German Environment Agency, this comprehensive guide aims to close knowledge gaps and inform about the crucial factors for a successful market transition to energy-efficient R290 split air conditioners. The first version of this guide, released in 2019, has now been updated to address the evolving needs and advancements in the sector.
Discover the future of Green air conditioning with the newly updated R290 Split AC Resource Guide. Published by GIZ Proklima and the German Environment Agency, this comprehensive guide aims to close knowledge gaps and inform about the crucial factors for a successful market transition to energy-efficient R290 split air conditioners. The first version of this guide, released in 2019, has now been updated to address the evolving needs and advancements in the sector.
The guide clearly shows that single-split room ACs equipped with R290 exhibit significant environmental advantages through good energy performance and a GWP close to zero. It contributes to addressing and demystifying all aspects relevant for the successful introduction of R290 split air conditioners. With the phase-down of harmful refrigerants under the Kigali Amendment, R290 stands out as the future-proof choice for residential and light commercial air conditioning. Explore this guide to understand the advantages of R290 and join the movement towards sustainable cooling solutions.
While there is an urgent need for action in the sector, several barriers to a market transition exist, such as safety concerns about the flammability of R290, lack of awareness and uncertainties about new technologies, and limited understanding of the proper treatment of refrigerants in the processes of manufacturing, installing, operating, and disposing of appliances. There is often hesitance to invest in such technology, despite significant reduction potential in energy costs.
What will I learn from the R290 Resource Guide?
The objective of this resource guide is to inform relevant stakeholders about the factors that are deemed crucial for a successful market transition to energy-efficient R290 split air conditioners. The guide addresses:
- Political decision-makers who are confronted with energy efficiency and refrigerant policy-making, and who would like to improve their understanding of R290 split ACs in order to take informed consultations with the industry and other relevant bodies.
- National standardization, custom, and certification bodies that are tasked with the development and issuance of standards on performance testing, product safety, and technician skills required for R290 split ACs.
- The split AC industry, including manufacturers, assemblers, contractors, and installation companies, which are considering transitioning or expanding their business to the manufacture, sales, and servicing of R290 split ACs.
This guideline intends to address knowledge gaps as well as the concerns that hinder the introduction and application of R290 split ACs. It tackles all topics relevant to R290 split ACs and provides a set of references for more detailed information at the end of each chapter.