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04/2025 Publication - BrochureR290 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 [...] Discover the future of air conditioning with the R290 Split AC Resource Guide . Room air conditioners gain global popularity and the need for environmentally friendly solutions becomes urgent. Alarmingly [...] 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 …

04/2025 PublicationGreen Cooling Webinar #1: R290 - A Sustainable Cooling Revolution

often powered by fossil fuels, and from the use of high-impact refrigerants. In this context, R290 (propane) presents a sustainable solution, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions in the r [...] 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 [...] 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 …

07/2021 Publication - Event RecordingEvent recording: Left out in the cold - the Green Cooling potential of the global window type air conditioner market

mitigation potential that would result from a timely transition to HC-290 (GWP of 1), and discussed design and safety aspects of R290 window-type ACs. The side event provided insights in the Green Cooling [...] Munzinger , GIZ Proklima Transition to R290 and GHG mitigation pathways Irene Papst , HEAT GmbH Development of high efficiency window air conditioner using propane under limited charge Bo Shen , Building [...] their compactness, small refrigerant charge and simple installation perfectly qualify them for HC-290 (GWP of 1), holding large efficiency and climate benefits on scale. In this side event we zoomed into …

05/2025 Publication - Technical PublicationGood Practice Guide for Commercial Refrigeration with Hydrocarbon Refrigerant R-290

guide's primary goal is to promote the adoption of best practices for using equipment and systems with R-290 refrigerant within Colombia's commercial refrigeration sector. The initiative seeks to promote en [...] environmental protection and cold chain efficiency by leveraging the thermodynamic properties of R-290, which enable high energy efficiency. The guide is intended for anyone interacting with this technology [...] designers and manufacturers. It offers a valuable resource for the safe and efficient management of R-290. The content exclusively focuses on commercial refrigeration systems that use this type of refrigerant …

20.09.2023 News Study tour to China - Pathway towards energy-efficent R290 air conditioning

of the climate-friendly R290 (propane) AC technology application remains limited up to date, though it has been available for over 10 years. In contrast to other refrigerants, R290 has no ozone depleting [...] 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 [...] tives underlined that global markets are shifting 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 …

08/2019 Publication - VideoNatural refrigerants for air conditioners and refrigerators (Thai + english subtitles)

Cooling technologies are available and in use in many sectors. Natural refrigerants such as R290 (propane) and R600a (isobutene) are already used in 50% of newly produced refrigerators. Unitary air conditioning [...] technology becoming more widespread and as major producing economies such as China and India bring R290-based UAC systems to the market. Major businesses are also choosing to employ green cooling technologies …

31.03.2025 News How to revolutionize cooling: Updated R290 Split AC Resource Guide online

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 [...] 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 [...] 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 …

07/2021 PublicationIntroducing Eco-Efficient Split Air Conditioners with R-290 in Costa Rica

demonstration project with ACs using R-290 was established. Mitigation potential and cost savings R-290 has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of only 0,072, while for example R-134a, one of the most used HFC [...] s, such as R-290, and with high energy efficiency. In this regard, two strategies were implemented to facilitate the expansion of the market for split type AC equipment operating with R-290 refrigerants …

02.12.2025 News Handover of 200 R290 Split ACs for training and demonstration purposes in Kenya

mantle to ensure this continuity. The handover event highlighted the use of R290 ACs which are energy efficient and use R290 (propane) which is a natural refrigerant and is more climate and environmentally [...] have been trained on the safe handling of the R290 ACs. Other key achievements for 2025: Training of RAC technicians in January on the safe handling of R290 ACs Donation of tools and other equipment to [...] as representatives from the technical training institutes. The climate and environmentally friendly R290 ACs are used in the 28 trainings institutions to train thousands of students and technicians on future …