Libya HVAC News & Trends

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is set to celebrate the future of heating with the launch of its first-ever monobloc air source heat pump range, the Tyneham, designed to meet UK efficiency requirements in commercial applications. In line with the latest uplift of Building Regulations ‘Conservation of fuel and power: Approved Document L’, which state that non-domestic buildings should be moving to low-carbon...

Facilio, a pioneer in the property operations & maintenance software space, will be showcasing their AI-based Connected Buildings solution at the region’s largest real estate event— the Real Estate Innovation Festival (REIF) — organized by Future Place on November 8, 2022, at Hilton Sydney. The commercial building sector is responsible for around 25% of overall electricity use and 10% of total carbon emissions in Australia. Improving building energy efficiency performance...

Ajax Systems, the largest manufacturer of professional security systems in Europe, is entering the Uruguay market. The company plans to strengthen its regional influence and bring Ajax innovations to the local security community. Starting from November 2022, Ajax’s world-known Jeweller wireless product line will be available for sale from the company’s official partner and distributor in the region, MICROFAL S.A. Ajax Systems arrives in the Uruguay market Ajax delivers the best us...

As the demand for air source heat pumps continues to flourish, Panasonic is showcasing its highly efficient Aquarea Air to Water Heat Pump Range, which offers a more sustainable, energy efficient and cost-effective option for providing heating, cooling and hot water. With an extensive line-up offering different sizes, capacities and performance priorities – such as high temperature, total capacity, the Aquarea Range has a heat pump to suit all types of properties. Homes UK 2022 Homes UK...

Amidst uncertainty over the supply and pricing of natural gas, European member states are looking for ways to reduce their gas demand by 15% in the upcoming winter. Part of the solution lies in alternative sources of heating, such as using air conditioning systems already in place. In fact, an air conditioning system is an air-to-air heat pump, capable of heating buildings in a very efficient and effective way. In the case of a 600 m² building, using the air conditioning system as an air-t...

Panasonic Group (hereafter referred to as “Panasonic”) will host the Kid Witness News (KWN) Global Summit 2022 online on Saturday, December 3, 2022. This year's summit will be held from 9:00 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. (Japan Standard Time, GMT+9), with the participation of children from a total of 19 schools from six countries, in addition to various stakeholders. The children were selected to represent their countries in contests to choose the best video production entry from among the app...

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, began construction on a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, KS, following the approval of the Panasonic Holdings Corporation Board of Directors. electric vehicle The project will drive significant economic activity and opportunities for the local Kansas economy making the state a key player in the domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry.  Facility construction is focused on rapidly ramping up the manufacture of...

Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, is encouraging contractors and facility managers to be prepared for the upcoming winter season by having ample heating solutions available and performing routine maintenance. “At Modine, we are dedicated to providing innovative heating solutions to our partners,” said Elizabeth Casebolt, Marketing Manager of the heating division at Modine Manufacturing Company. “To ensure our partners...

Mike Foster, CEO of the not-for-profit trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), has called on the UK Government to get on with delivering the vision it laid out in 2019 to make the UK a ‘world-leading hydrogen economy’. Mr. Foster’s call follows that of FTSE 250 boss Liam Condon of Johnson Matthey, who told the Financial Times that the UK has fallen behind others in the hydrogen energy race. Hydrogen energy race Mr Foster said: “The UK Government needs to stop d...

Reflecting the vision of its founder, Konosuke Matsushita, Panasonic has long had a mission that goes beyond the design and manufacture of great products. Matsushita once said, “We create people before we create products.” In other words, Panasonic’s business is driven by the creativity and skills of its employees, particularly its younger members. This reflects the company’s global brand committed to empowering youth and ensuring their well-being. Olympic and Paralympi...

Panasonic has partnered with merchants Wolseley, to showcase its Aquarea range of Air to Water heat pumps, which are available in Wolseley’s 450 branches throughout the UK. Wolseley is one of the UK’s heating and plumbing merchants, well known for supplying good quality parts to the industry with more than 100 years of experience. Sustainability Richard Harvey, Commercial Director for Wolseley Plumbing and Heating says, “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Pan...

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, will begin construction in November 2022 of its new facility that will produce cylindrical Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EV). The facility in De Soto, Kansas will be the Company’s second EV battery facility in the U.S., following the Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) facility in Sparks, Nevada. Mass production Initially, the new manufacturing facility in Kansas will expand the existing production of Panasonic’...

Under Panasonic GREEN IMPACT (PGI), the group’s long-term environmental vision, Panasonic is committed to supporting the well-being of people and society and a sustainable global environment.  Fundamental to Panasonic’s approach is the concept of “ACTs”, the accumulation of individual efforts that collectively lead to meaningful change. Employees are encouraged to proactively seek opportunities to make a positive impact. Panasonic looks at how an opportunity to...

Informa Markets’ ASEAN M&E 2022 show is set to welcome10,000 visitors from 60 countries from 7–9 Nov 2022 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Being the first fully physical exhibition since the COVID-19 pandemic, ASEAN M&E – Southeast Asia’s premier Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, and Energy trade show will host 150 exhibitors from more than 11 countries, with 4 grand international pavilions (Singapore, India, China, and Turkey). Visitor engagement Be...

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced that a new world record for the longest oil and gas well (50,000 feet) has been set at its Upper Zakum Concession.DEC Honghua has provided nine sophisticated 3,000 HP artificial island drilling rigs for the company. Smart, safe and efficient, the drilling rigs have been operating since 2014. Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Seiari, ADNOC Drilling CEO, said: “This incredible achievement is in line with ADNOC Drilling’s quest to deliver increase...

EDF has announced two new innovative projects that are designed to support customers transitioning to heat pumps. Both projects are supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) under its Heat Pump Ready Program. Heat Pump Ready Program The Heat Pump Ready Program forms part of BEIS’s £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP), which aims to accelerate the commercialization of innovative clean energy technologies and processes over the next t...

Green construction innovator, Dura Products, is helping UK infrastructure contractor Colas, reduce scope 3 CO2e emissions from its latest highways project on the A46 at Stoneleigh by over 82,000 kg.  2,680 meters of the company’s eco-friendly lightweight, heavy-duty combined kerb and drainage system, Duradrain, will be installed as part of the project, which involves the construction of a new bridge over the A46 and the realignment of slip roads to form the basis of a new gyratory sy...

Following the enactment of updated standards on ventilation this summer, the trade association - BEAMA has published three new bitesize guides to help installers better understand and implement Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations in existing homes. Stringent building regulations  The guides come at a critical time as the UK now seeks to make homes and buildings as efficient as possible in the wake of the cost of living and energy crisis. The drive towards increasing insulati...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has named Domingo Mohedano as the new Vice President and General Manager of its Laars® Heating Systems company.  Laars is a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. operational excellence "Domingo has demonstrated that he has all the qualities necessary to continue the great...

Until recently, it appeared that the transition to clean energy would come at a net economic cost, to a large extent because renewable energy systems, including their needs for energy storage, do and will continue to cost somewhat more to build and operate than fossil-based systems. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), for example, has projected that it would reduce economic growth by about 0.04% annually. To put this into perspective, someone earning CHF 100’000 would...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces a jam-packed program of speakers and breakout sessions for SPARK 2023, the ultimate networking event for home service contractors. SPARK 2023, scheduled for Jan. 11-14 in Tucson, Arizona, features two days of impactful keynote talks, breakout sessions, best practices workshops, networking opportunities, activities around Tucson, great food and drinks, and more....

Gleeson Homes has recently completed a heat pump trial for its housing projects in South Yorkshire, which hold affordability for buyers at its core. 5kW Panasonic Aquarea monobloc ASHP The developer was looking for a sustainable alternative to replace gas boilers in its new housing developments. Panasonic provided 5kW Aquarea Mono-bloc air-to-water heat pumps to the trial homes in three locations. At the Gleeson Homes development in Poolsbrook, Chesterfield a 3-bedroom detached home ‘Th...

Interplay Learning, the provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, and the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (TACCA), a non-profit trade association committed to helping heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors, announce the launch of a new 3D and virtual reality interactive training program designed to get newly hired HVAC technicians upskilled and truck-ready faster and level-up more experienced techs. The TACCA SkillMill Tec...

The HVAC industry has experienced rapid changes over the past years that have pushed professionals and manufacturers to rethink how they approach sustainability, building health, and workforce development. The COVID-19 pandemic magnified the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ), both at home and within commercial buildings. The effects of climate change backed by the governmental policy have accelerated the need for energy-efficient systems that can help to support aggressive sustainability g...

Bosch Thermotechnology, a global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems announced the newest and most advanced addition to its Inverter Ducted Split (IDS) family, IDS Premium Connected. This Air Source Heat Pump system provides maximum comfort with minimum energy usage and adds an interactive, connected platform for contractors and homeowners. Heat pumps “Heat pumps are becoming one of the most popular options for efficient heating and cooling homes aro...

Daikin UK has opened the doors of three new Sustainable Home Centers, bringing its national network to around 40-strong. The UK’s air-source heat pump manufacturer is partnering with builder’s merchants, heating specialists, and energy companies around the country to educate homeowners on the benefits of renewable heating solutions in person. heat pump showroom By opening a state-of-the-art heat pump showroom and training facility, jointly funded by Daikin, these new Sustainable H...

Each day we’re reading headlines about decarbonization ambitions for buildings while challenged with supporting day-to-day operational needs. Yet, we’re still tasked with delivering energy and cost reductions. Given the magnitude of energy consumption and the importance to occupant/tenant comfort, HVAC systems warrant significant attention. There are a lot of options with new equipment and controls to drive energy use down and enhance overall comfort that are very impactful, when bu...

As people spend more time working from home, garden rooms have become a common facility, built to provide room for a wide range of domestic and professional activities. Having high-quality heating and cooling is crucial for their usability and Evergreen Air Conditioning Ltd, a global air conditioning installer in Essex and Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (UK) has used Panasonic’s split systems with mounted AC wall units that all come with nanoe™X technology, to provide year-round comf...

Before making the mind on a specific type of HVAC system for a home, should consider the specific needs of the space being heated and cooled. Factors to consider include the square footage of the home, the temperature fluctuations between the winter and summer, the desired temperature range for comfort, environmental concerns, price, and more.  Four Different Types of HVAC Systems Split system—The most common type of HVAC system, a split system, has one unit for cooling and one fo...

Panasonic, a pioneer in cordless assembly technology, will demonstrate its AccuPulse 4.0™ Transducerized Series, beginning at the Assembly Show in Booth #1113 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. AccuPulse 4.0 The AccuPulse 4.0, Panasonic’s next-generation transducerized mechanical pulse tool, was designed to help manufacturers improve quality control and accuracy, increase energy efficiency and safety, and collect data on the assembly line while reducing co...