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02/2026 Publication - ReportHotel Pilot Shows How R290 Cooling Cuts Costs and Emissions
project, six new unitary air conditioners (UACs) using R290 were installed at the True Blue Bay Resort, replacing existing R410A units. The pre-existing R410A units recorded an estimated annual electricity [...] 500 kWh per year for the R290 units. This corresponds to an energy reduction of approximately 26% . Direct emissions from refrigerant leakage further strengthen the case for R290. When both energy-related [...] electricity price of XCD 1 per kWh (approximately USD 0.36 ), an R410A unit costs around XCD 1,222 (USD 440) more per year to operate than an R290 unit. Over the lifetime of the unit, this difference increases …
04/2025 Publication - Event DocumentationGreen Cooling Webinar #1: R290 - A Sustainable Cooling Revolution
pump (RACHP) sectors. This webinar explored 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 [...] session highlighted the substantial potential of R290 in promoting sustainability and reducing GHG emissions in the RAC sector. The challenges to adopting R290, including safety concerns and technical barriers [...] Claudia Alvarez, GIZ Proklima 12:05 - 12:25 Update of the R290 Resource Guide Daniel Colbourne, Re-Phridge 12:25 - 12:40 Practical applications of R290 Philipp Denzinger, GIZ Proklima 12:40 - 13:00 Q & A All …
04/2025 Publication - Guide / ToolR290 Split Air Conditioners Resource Guide (Update 2025)
projected to triple by 2050. Traditional refrigerants like R22, R410A, and R32 contribute heavily to greenhouse gas emissions, but R290 (propane) offers a sustainable alternative with superior energy performance [...] demystifying all aspects relevant for the successful introduction of R290 split Air Conditioners. It also showcases successful R290 implementations, such as India's leading energy-efficient model with [...] 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 …
03/2026 Publication - Short Information MaterialHow many emissions can you save with a R290 air conditioner?
06/2021 Publication - VideoGIZ office buildings cooled with propane and CO2
have been carefully selected. The air conditioning system of the Mäander building is based on 66 kg propane while 450 kg CO2 are used in the Campus building. Both refrigerants are ozone- and climate-friendly …
01.04.2019 News Perspectives on the market uptake of R290 split ACs
In efforts to reduce the climate impact of air conditioners, R290 split AC units present a valuable option. Training of technicians, implementation of adapted standards and end-user targeted information [...] international regulations on F-gases. Providing insights of the successful market introduction of R290 split ACs in India, Mr. Munzinger suggests large potential for replication in other countries. He [...] engineering firm DMT Group, was interviewed about his practical experiences of installing and servicing a R290 split AC demo unit. He urges the RAC industry to implement the already adopted technical standards …
20.09.2023 News Study tour to China - Pathway towards energy-efficent R290 air conditioning
to R290 – and that R290 can be used safely. Acknowledging the enormous potential for R290 heat pumps in the EU and the impact of the EU F-Gas Regulation, the company considers the development of R290 [...] of R290, e.g. by organizing the study tour. The study tour began in the south of China, Guangzhou Province, where the delegates visited the leading R290 AC manufacturers Midea and TCL and the R290 compressor [...] their product developments of R290 room air conditioners and shared their R290 roadmaps for various markets. Representatives from Highly and Qing'an presented developments of R290 compressors. The delegates …
2021Best practiceSelf contained (plug-in) refrigerators and freezers using refrigerant R290propane
Full range of products for commercial refrigeration, display cases and monoblock units for cold rooms …
29.10.2024 News First R290 Air-Conditioning Chiller in Africa
natural refrigerant R290, which has almost zero climate impact. Moreover, R290 also does not have any negative environmental impacts because it is PFAS free and does not break down to TFA. R290 also provides [...] emissions and thus setting a pioneering example for sustainable construction. “The project proofs that R290 chillers can be installed and operated safely and efficiently in tropical countries of Africa and [...] by 2050. This is equivalent to more than 18000 gasoline-powered passenger cars driven for one year. R290 chillers can contribute significantly to that emission reduction. Under the Kigali amendment, HFC …
11.01.2024 News Training of Trainers in Colombia: Setting an enabling environment for R290 introduction in air conditioning
capacitated 32 trainers from SENA (The National Training Service of Colombia), in the safe handling of R290 in AC. This gives them the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and train their students in this [...] of the most recognized RAC experts in Latin America. The training reviewed the characteristics of R290 maintenance in theory and practice. Environmental and safety requirements, good practices for maintenance …