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  • 18.12.2020 News Three countries – one goal

    Cooling Initiative actively promotes in its partner countries. In 2019, GCI successfully handed over 380 R290 AC units to the implementing partner in Ghana, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who in turn [...] qualified to safely handle R290 in climate-friendly ACs. This year, GCI provided 10 monitoring devices to EPA for monitoring the energy consumption and CO2 emissions from the R290 ACs. It is said that the [...] considering country specific conditions. This will help us to verify the assumed saving potentials of R290 ACs,” adds Verena Maas, project manager at the Green Cooling Initiative. Thank you! All GCI team members …

  • 10.07.2024 News GCI Scholarship to support girls and young women attending RAC courses

    updated to cover trainings on safe handling of natural refrigerants including propane gas such as R290 refrigerant. The global project Green Cooling Initiative III is funded by the German Federal Ministry …

  • General informationNDC4 Webinars

    highlight the substantial potential of R290 in promoting sustainability and reducing GHG emissions in the RAC sector. We will also discuss the challenges to adopting R290, including safety concerns and technical [...] Martin Brown-Santirso, HEAT GmbH 14:30 - 15:10 Q & A All participants View the recording Webinar #9: R290 - A Sustainable Cooling Revolution (3 April 2025, 12-13pm UTC, English) As global demand for air [...] (RACHP) sectors. This webinar will explore the role of R290 in driving the transition to greener cooling solutions. By introducing the updated R290 Resource Guide and sharing practical examples of its use …

  • 12/2020 Publication - Event RecordingEvent recording: Impacts of the IEC 60335-2-89 standard revision for commercial refrigeration

    (GWP) refrigerants will lead to an increasing use of flammable refrigerants such as propane (R290) and isobutane (R600a) in commercial refrigeration. In this online event, experts give an overview of the revised [...] In early 2019, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) r evised its safety standard IEC 60335-2-89 and raised the charge limit for flammable refrigerants in autonomous commercial refrigeration [...] Munzinger, GIZ Proklima Potential of the revised standard for different applications Marek Zgliczynski, R&D Director Embraco North Amercia Experiences from Thailand’s commercial refrigeration sector Ekkapong …

  • 20.04.2023 News Training workshop for technicians of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector

    introduction of refrigerant R-290 in room air conditioners in the two governments. "The training was productive, especially regarding the correct installation and usage of refrigerant R-290 in room ACs and we take [...] practical sessions with an emphasis on the installation and servicing of natural flammable refrigerant, R-290 in Room ACs. The initiative was seen as a relevant step in South South cooperation by the government [...] and Sri Lanka appreciated the learnings of the workshop, especially the use of natural refrigerant R-290, that is yet to be fully adapted in these countries and the respective governments are ensuring sufficient …

  • 02.10.2020 News All you need to know is how to handle them safely

    forward the shift to more sustainability, the KMUTNB should also focus on research and development (R&D) as well as training. As an academic institute, we can be a hub for holding seminars and organising [...] chillers. With its zero-ozone depletion potential (ODP) and very low global warming potential (GWP), R290 is considered a key solution to environmental damage and positioned as the alternative for the next [...] servicing are conducted by trained technicians. "Everyone should learn about the new refrigerant. R290 which, though flammable, is safe to use if you know how to handle it properly. It is like any other …

  • 11/2011 Publication - Technical PublicationGuideline: Production conversion of domestic refrigerators from halogenated to hydrocarbon refrigerants (EN / ES)

    production system of domestic refrigerators to one that uses hydrocarbons, such as isobutane (R600a) or propane (R290), and the important aspects that small- to medium-size manufacturers need to consider. The …

  • 11.12.2020 News Making the best of it – Highlights of the HCFC Phase-Out projects

    special highlight is the initiation of a supply chain for R290-ACs in Mauritius. For 2021, one of our focuses will be to establish supply chains for R290 ACs and to implement demonstration projects for natural …

  • 08.03.2023 News Women in Grenada are championing change in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning sector

    propane (R-290), a low-global-warming-potential refrigerant, offer a climate-friendly alternative to low-efficiency units that use hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, such as R-410a or R-32. R-290 is well [...] February 2023, an all-female team of refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) technicians installed an R-290 Split AC unit in the office of Minister James. The AC unit is one of thirty units that were installed …

  • Best practiceBasics of Refrigeration

    different operating conditions We also have a wide range of courses on natural refrigerants like R290, R717, R744 …