Solstice and Chemours Enforce HFO Refrigerant Patents at Chillventa 2026
Court orders targeted exhibitors over manufacturing processes and refrigerant blends, with Solstice noting that affected firms may appeal.
Panasonic Expands Aquarea Heat Pump Range with New M and N Series Models
Low-GWP refrigerants, compact indoor units and cloud connectivity support flexible residential installations at 3, 5, 7 and 9 kW.
Qvantum Launches QA50 Air-to-Water Heat Pump for UK Residential Buildings
The R290 unit supports modular ambient-loop systems, with centralised controls, remote diagnostics and scalable capacity for retrofits and new builds.
Beijer Ref Appoints Jonas Steen as CEO Effective November 2026
Joel Davidsson will remain acting CEO through the transition before continuing as CFO, while the group recruits a new COO.
LG Partners with GS E&C and GRC to Develop AI Data Center Immersion Cooling
The companies will validate performance and reliability while creating integrated solutions and standardized data center designs.
Netherlands Plans Smart Hybrid Heat Pump Standard from 2029
NTA 8171 sets interoperability requirements to support lower gas use, reduced emissions and grid-responsive heating.
HARDI Urges Washington State to Reject A3 Refrigerant Code Exception
Industry groups say the proposal conflicts with North American standards and could create uncertainty for contractors, distributors and code officials.
AHRI Reports 11.4% Rise in U.S. Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Shipments
Year-to-date volumes reached 6.39 million units, with central AC shipments up 6.5% and heat pump shipments gaining 5.7%.
Hitachi to Launch AIXROSS Air-Cooled Chillers for Data Centers in April 2027
Hybrid refrigerant pump configurations target lower energy and water use, while modular controls support resilient, expandable cooling.
CANNON Bono Introduces High-Temperature Industrial Heat Pumps
The range recovers process waste heat for hot water and steam, with capacities from 300 kW to 4 MW and COPs from 2 to over 6.
Study Reviews Water (R-718) Performance in High-Temperature Heat Pumps
Researchers report COPs of 1.3 to 6.10 at 130 to 250°C, while highlighting compressor and system design challenges.
Study finds R1270 can cut freezer energy use with compressor matching
Pairing R1270 with a lower-displacement fixed-speed compressor reduced 24-hour energy consumption by 3.6% versus R290.