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05/2024 Publication - Technical PublicationGreen Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in the Hotel Sector
This publication informs the hotel industry about environmentally, climate and ozone friendly technologies for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) devices. Most of the green alternatives presented here are already available in several countries. By “green” technology, it is referred to devices or appliances that have zero impact on the ozone layer, ultra-low or zero Global Warming Potential (GWP below 10) and are also highly energy efficient.
05/2024 Publication - Technical PublicationNational Energy Efficiency report for ACs and refrigerators in Burkina Faso
A more efficient use of energy would lead to less CO2 emissions and thereby reduce global warming. Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy efficiency labels are a low cost strategy to follow this aim and to increase the number of energy efficient tools on the market. The ROCA project is working on this in its partner countires. This publication presents some results and recommendations for Burkina Faso.
09/2023 Publication - Technical PublicationNational Energy Efficiency Strategy for ACs and refrigerators in Mali
The demand for energy could be significantly reduced by improving energy efficiency. This would have a double effect: lower costs for consumers, and lower CO2 emissions. This report recommends steps Mali could take towards more energy efficiency.
06/2023 Publication - Technical PublicationNational Cooling Action Plan for Kenya
Rising demand for cooling in developing countries like Kenya necessitates sustainable solutions. Transitioning to energy-efficient technologies and eco-friendly refrigerants can reduce emissions and enhance access to sustainable cooling. Join us in implementing the National Cooling Action Plan for a brighter future.
10/2022 Publication - Technical PublicationCan refrigerants with a GWP below 150 be used for Heat Pumps in Europe?
In the forthcoming report, the viability of applying alternative refrigerants with a GWP < 150 to domestic heat pumps (DHPs) with nominal heating capacities up to 50 kW will be considered. The assessment will reflect the proposed revision to the European F-gas regulation. DHPs currently use a variety of refrigerants, primarily R410A, but also R32, R407C, R404A, R417A, R454B, R454C, R452B, R448A, R449A, amongst others, all of which are medium or high GWP. A number of models already use R290, whilst other alternative refrigerants with GWP < 150 under consideration are R1270, R1234yf and R152a; all of which are flammable. These low GWP alternatives will be assessed, relative to R410A as baseline and R32 as leading medium GWP refrigerant.
10/2022 Publication - Technical PublicationCan refrigerants with a GWP below 150 be used for split air conditioners in Europe?
The viability of applying selected refrigerants with a GWP < 150 to reversible room air conditioning systems (RACS) with nominal cooling capacities below 12 kW is considered. The assessment reflects the proposed revision to the European F-gas regulation.
08/2022 Publication - Technical PublicationGreenhouse Gas Inventory for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector in Kenya
This report contains the greenhouse gas inventory for the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector in Kenya.
06/2022 Publication - Technical PublicationGhana Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Roadmap
The Ghana Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Roadmap describes how the RAC sector in Ghana can be transformed to be more environmentally friendly.
06/2022 Publication - Technical PublicationNet-zero emission solutions for transport refrigeration in a sustainable cold chain
This technology paper explores the climate impact of transport refrigeration units and the path towards net- zero transport refrigeration.
06/2022 Publication - Technical PublicationPhotovoltaic-powered Air Conditioning in Buildings: Technical economic analysis
This study explores the economic and technical potential of the use of solar PV-powered green air conditioners in 13 countries.