
Hitachi Vantara Deploys Solid-State Thermal Storage Cooling in the Netherlands
The 240 kW PCM system uses 5–8 kW of electricity, freeing existing power capacity for AI and computing workloads.

Vertiv Introduces SmartIT Platform with Liquid Cooling for AI Data Centers
The factory-validated architecture scales from single- to multi-rack configurations while integrating power, cooling and monitoring.

Copeland Opens Sustainable Solutions Gallery in China
The Suzhou facility highlights low-GWP compressors, CO2 refrigeration, hydronic climate control and IoT-enabled monitoring systems.

UK Cuts Heat Pump Subsidy Budget by £200 Million for 2027–28
Individual grant levels remain unchanged, while the lower allocation could constrain installations and reshape industry demand forecasts.

KTH to Launch Sustainable Heating and Cooling Research Centre in Sweden
The SEK 260 million HEAT-X programme will unite universities and industry to advance efficient, fossil-free heating and cooling systems.

CIBSE ANZ Announces 2026 Young Engineers Award Winners in Australia
Four professionals were recognised across the programme, as CIBSE ANZ set resilience as its theme for the year ahead.

Kyrgyz Republic Develops Green Procurement Guidance for Cooling Equipment
With 90–95% of cooling equipment costs arising in operation, the initiative supports lifecycle-based purchasing and Kigali goals.

SEforALL Expands STEM Energy Traineeship to Nigeria and Mozambique
Young female professionals will support rural electrification, renewable energy deployment and energy system planning.

Brussels Summit 2026 to Bring Together HVAC and Building Sector Experts
Registration closes 4 November at 16:00 CET for the two-day forum on developments shaping Europe's HVAC and building sector.

CHPC 2026 Highlights Industrial Heat Pumps and Low-Carbon Refrigerants in China
Experts examined waste-heat recovery, AI-enabled controls and application-specific design across industry, transport and digital infrastructure.

BESA Recognises Young HVACR Talent at 2026 Industry Awards in the UK
Maisie Vaulters took overall Trainee and Learner of the Year honours, while Shanie Chauhan received the Rising Star Award.

Qatar Advances Low-GWP Cooling Technologies and Technician Training
A November workshop united government, industry and academia to assess safe, reliable cooling alternatives for extreme climates.