The world is changing fast. In our HVAC-R industry too, there is a big shift in paradigm after COP 26, (say) for example, the Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE), which operates the tower in France, has replaced its aging system (that used to run with higher-GWP refrigerant R-407C) with a contemporary system incorporating Honeywell’s solution and equipment provided by component manufacturer AF Energy and French refrigeration specialist ALM Froid. The new solution has met SETE’s strict criteria to transition to a high-performing, sustainable system with increased reliability, energy efficiency and improved safety to meet EU regulations and reduce its carbon footprint.
In combination with the variable speed of AF Energy’s compressors and condensers, Solstice ze has delivered energy efficiency far surpassing SETE’s previous cooling system. In comparison to R-407C, which has a high GWP of 1774, Solstice ze has an ultra-low GWP of 1, which is 99.9% lower than the legacy refrigerant.
Addressing the latest global concern for air quality, many companies are now coming forward with their sustainable solutions, (say) for example, enVerid Systems, the leading provider of sustainable Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions, is all set to showcase its sustainable indoor air quality solutions (a line of HVAC Load Reduction (HLR) air cleaning modules) at 2022 AHR Expo.
Powered by Sorbent Ventilation Technology (SVT), enVerid’s HLR modules safely remove carbon dioxide, ozone, formaldehyde, and a wide range of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from indoor air – so that ventilation rates can be optimized to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality while reducing HVAC equipment first costs and ongoing operating costs.
As there are many other examples of progressing towards a sustainable future, I feel that in the beginning of 2022, we have started an accelerated journey towards making our world more comfortable and climate-friendly. Research institutes all over the world are also working hard to find out other methods of cooling. Thus, I hope we will witness a lot of innovations, which will drive us towards more sustainability in 2022.
Pravita Iyer
Publisher & Director
