Electric Heating Appliance Market in Japan
In the wake of the summer sales race, signs of the winter sales race are already turning up in the display corners of appliance retailers. As a result of the…
Smart innovation for Low Carbon Society-with IT and Electronic Technologies
Will technological advances bring riches and happiness to humanity? Is it possible for humankind to overcome the fury nature can unleash through the utilization of technology? The earthquake and tsunami…
A worldwide first: Chinese manufacturer starts production of R290 room ACs
The first original equipment manufacturer worldwide that is applying hydrocarbon technology in room air-conditioners (ACs) has announced the official opening of its production line. The final product complies with international…
Large organisations subject to mandatory carbon reporting in France
On 13 July 2011 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reporting was made mandatory for large organisations, as part of the French Grenelle Large organisations subject to mandatory carbon reporting in France…
Access the world through the global natural refrigerants business community
hydrocarbons21.com keeps an expert public up-to-date with newest developments in policy and technology relevant to hydrocarbonsAccess the world through the global natural refrigerants business community as working fluids in heating…
The GWP metric: which timescale reflects the real climate impact of HFCs?
The benefits of basing policies on Global Warming Potential (GWP) of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) calculated over a 20 year periodThe GWP metric: which timescale reflects the real climate impact of HFCs?…
Lessons from Gree’s R290 AC facility could help others set up similar projects
Learning from the experiences of others is key in product development. With this in mind, GIZ and Gree shared their experience and know-how regarding the development of a hydrocarbon air…
Geothermal collaboration brings New World to Green Rock
Green Rock Energy and New World Energy have signed a binding agreement to jointly develop both companies’ geothermal exploration permits (GEPs) in the North Perth Basin in the Mid West…
Power plant to convert landfill waste energy
WA could be the first state in Australia to set up a power plant that will convert industrial and residential landfill waste to energy. Perth-based company, New Energy Corporation, plans…
Electric buses bound for Brisbane streets
Brisbane is set to have its first fully electric bus, which can be fully charged in 10 minutes, within two years. brisbanetimes.com.au understands an official announcement will be made late…