Sweden HVAC News & Trends

To meet the needs of HVAC design engineers, Carrier released a new version of Hourly Analysis Program (HAP), its peak load and energy modeling software. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. HAP v6 To reduce the time and effort required to create high-quality building models, HAP v6 combines a streamlined workflow with an extensive array of advanced 3D building modeling features, all woven...

Plumbing and heating installers are very optimistic about the future of their businesses, as more households explore low-carbon heating solutions, according to new research.  Research details  Daikin UK’s latest Installer Confidence Monitor, which surveys members of its Sustainable Home Network, found that over half (53 percent) predict that between half and all their business will come from installing heat pumps and hybrid heat pumps in the next five years. Meanwhile, almost...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, officially launched its Tyneham Heat Pump range on Tuesday 15th November at an exclusive event attended by key customers and media.  The event was held at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, where guests received a presentation on Hamworthy Heating’s first-ever air source heat pump and had the opportunity to get hands-on with the product and interact with the Hamworthy He...

Eurovent has released its new Recommendation 6/18 on quality criteria for Air Handling Units (AHUs). The document, prepared by the Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Handling Units’, provides information on various issues pertaining to requirements for AHUs. The purpose of the Recommendation 6/18 is to provide a comprehensive overview of features that determine highly efficient operation and correct service of AHUs, which are a measure of the AHU quality. New Recommendation 6/18 on qualit...

When it comes to financial planning for the household there’s always extra expenses that pop up especially during the summer and winter months. Summer is time for vacations and excess utility costs from running the air conditioning.  Extra discretionary income Come winter, its holiday expenses and rising costs for heating. For most families, these higher utility costs can really tighten their budget in a time where they could use some extra discretionary income for gifts or trips....

Aceleron, which has designed and built the only battery energy storage system (BESS) that can be taken apart for repair, replacement, and upgrade, has partnered with Nuenta, one of the largest distributors of renewable and environmental supplies in the UK. Using Aceleron’s patented technology, the Offgen is an all-in-one, modular energy storage system designed for off-grid or grid-tied residential and light commercial use. Designed to work seamlessly with solar PV systems, it has several...

Ajax turned the passive environmental monitoring system into an active control system with alarm generation and reporting. Read the article to learn the details. Mushroom cultivation is extremely sensitive to the environment, as even small changes in humidity or temperature significantly affect the harvest. Such attention to the climate is also critical for the food industry, wood processing, paper production, etc. Special detectors monitor climate indicators, but for full control, use...

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International, Inc. have announced the approval of California Energy Commission (CEC) regulation for commercial and industrial fans and blowers, as part of the US state of California’s Title 20 appliance-efficiency regulations. The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Nov. 16, 2022 approved a long-in-the-works efficiency regulation. Manufacturers of equipment covered by the regulation have until Nov. 1, 2023, to comply. AMCA approves CEC regul...

Meeting the demands of higher efficiency or more compact design with increased power density, while ensuring short time-to-market and meeting cost targets are but a few of the challenges facing power electronic developers. They have to select the right components in a market with huge product diversity. This is where SemiSel comes in, an efficient selection tool that will help product developers make the right decisions. SemiSel remains the most comprehensive free tool of its kind and can be u...

After two long years PCIM Europe is back as a live event and will be opening its doors from 10 to 12 May 2022, bringing the world of power electronics to Nuremberg. What to do when someone wants to attend but can’t be there in person? That’s not a problem! For the first time, PCIM Europe will be running as a hybrid event, meaning parallel to the on-site event, the conference papers and the forum presentations from the Exhibitor, Industry, and E-mobility Forum will be available on de...

DEC has won the bid to supply a turbine generator unit for the 300 MW compressed air energy storage power plant in China's Hubei province. When completed, this compressed air energy storage power plant is projected to produce around 500 GWh of green energy per year. It will play an important role in sustainable development and industry upgrading in Hubei province.

Airbus invests in Carbon Engineering Ltd., a Canadian-based climate solutions company, operating the largest Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) Research & Development facility in the world. The investment will contribute to funding part of Carbon Engineering’s advanced direct air capture R&D technologies at the company’s Innovation Centre in Squamish, B.C., Canada. “Carbon Engineering’s Direct Air Capture technology provides a scalable, affordable solution to decar...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, has scheduled an additional session of Profit Launch in February to meet the growing demand for the premier live online business planning workshop for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home services contractors. The newly announced session of Profit Launch is scheduled for Feb. 1-3. “Business owners are looking for guidance on successfully navigating the challenges fa...

Toshiba Air Conditioning has extended its acclaimed Digital Inverter (DI) air conditioning series with the introduction of the new DI Classic range, also on lower Global Warming Potential R-32 refrigerant. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Available in capacities from 2 to 6 HP, the compact DI Classic offers outstanding size-to-efficiency ratio, and cost-effective co...

Mike Foster, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), said: “The Chancellor confirming the energy price cap will see a whopping increase up to £3,000 in April will inevitably worry millions of hard-pressed families. Our recent consumer survey found 78% of Brits support keeping the price cap on energy bills in place, so an increase that plunges millions into fuel poverty is not what any households wanted to see.” He adds, “This is part...

“This budget sets an important precedent for how the government will tackle the rising cost of living. With the prime minister looking to drive down energy bills ahead of a period of high demand, it’s vital that long-term, more sustainable solutions for energy provision are not forgotten.” Existing housing stock “While heat pumps are often considered a costly alternative to current options for home heating, evidence is increasingly suggesting the opposite. In fact, rece...

When your HVAC system isn't working correctly, it's often difficult to pinpoint the exact issue. Does your home have hot and cold spots? Do doors randomly close on their own? Is your A/C blowing warm air on a hot summer day? If so, your HVAC might have an uneven airflow. There are many symptoms of uneven airflow and many solutions. Amid the increasing demand for HVAC repair, homeowners need to learn how to keep their home system operating at its best. Understanding the potential causes of unev...

Johnson Controls., the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has officially launched OpenBlue Enterprise Manager (OBEM) on the Alibaba Cloud, deepening the collaboration between the two companies. Alibaba Cloud is a cloud computing and artificial intelligence service, provider. Sustainability Alibaba's Net Zero Cloud initiative is designed to "drive its carbon reduction, provide digital carbon reduction capabilities and support green technology innovation." The colla...

Redwood Services, a home services firm focused on investing in residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets announces it has invested in Apollo Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing (Apollo). Apollo was founded in 2004 to serve homeowners in Northeast Ohio. The business has more than 60 employees and 4,500 active customers. Apollo provides heating and cooling, as well as plumbing, sewer, and drain services to residents across Greater Akron. Strong revenue grow...

Geo is a net-positive energy home built for health, safety, and a sustainable, nature-inspired living experience. Designed by GIGA Construction (Austin, Texas), Geo is the first project in the Houston 610 loop to pair a Tesla solar roof with battery backup for electrical grid independence. The solar-powered residence keeps energy requirements low with an airtight envelope, insulation, LED lighting, and highly efficient appliances. Mitsubishi Electric’s variable-capacity heat pumps provide...

An award-winning community energy scheme in Nottingham has introduced a brand-new energy system, which predicts to reduce residents’ energy bills over the next year. Trent Basin is a housing development currently made up of over 70 energy-efficient homes being built on the banks of the River Trent that form an active energy community. The scheme is being delivered by developer Blueprint alongside a joint venture between the University of Nottingham and SmartKlub&n...

Thermo King, a strategic brand of global climate innovator - Trane Technologies (TT), has announced that R452A refrigerant will be the standard option on single and multi-temperature truck refrigeration units manufactured in North America. The transition continues Thermo King’s journey to provide more sustainable options for customers. New lower GWP R452A refrigerant The new lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) R452A refrigerant is available with Thermo King’s T-Series of large se...

Endeavor Business Media announced the acquisition of Automation World from PMMI Media Group, a B2B media company that produces information for packaging, processing, and automation professionals. Automation World Automation World reports on successful implementations that maximize return on industrial automation Automation World reports on successful implementations that maximize return on industrial automation. Each issue offers information for the entire automation team across all industri...

Johnson Controls has announced that it has expanded its 25-year partnership with Clemson University under a new US$ 45 million net zero campus initiative that will generate savings to fund the entire project. Through the campus-wide improvements, Clemson University is projected to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20% by 2025, a major milestone toward its 2030 carbon neutrality goal. The updates will foster a modernized environment for learning and living, while generating estimated...

Carrier recently welcomed key UK commercial HVAC customers to Red Bull Racing’s global headquarters in Milton Keynes for its 2022 Customer Conference. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, providing healthy, safe, sustainable, intelligent buildings and cold chain solutions. The event provided an immersive Formula 1™ experience. It gave customers the opportunity to learn more about Carrier’s innovative solutions, the company’s plan to help customers become carbon...

Panasonic Corporation announces its decision to invest in MODE, Inc., an IoT-connected platform and development support service provider, through a corporate venture capital fund, which Panasonic runs jointly with SBI Investment Co., Ltd. This is the first investment after the establishment of the Kurashi Visionary Fund. MODE offers sensor platforms and related software services that enhance the operations of any enterprise. Its advantage lies in its flexible approach to business processes that...

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, announced that it has entered an agreement with Redwood Materials Inc., a sustainable battery materials manufacturer, for the purchase of cathode active materials and copper foil for EV lithium-ion batteries. Redwood's recycled cathode active materials will be used in lithium-ion batteries to be manufactured at a new facility in De Soto, Kansas starting in 2025, and its recycled copper foil will be used in lithium-ion batteries to be manufa...

CHV Home series range allows for efficient air conditioning, heating and hot water supply from 14 kW up to 31.5 kW for heating and from 12 kW up to 28 kW for cooling. A unique feature of the product is a combination of latest innovations of classic VRF system and the heat recovery function of the outdoor unit, when the cooling mode is on. This function to use the heat radiated by the outdoor unit during air conditioning in summer period and use it to heat water for hot water supply. CHV Home V...

DUCO Ventilation & Sun Control, one of Europe’s key players in natural ventilation and solar shading systems, has been approved to join the Eurovent family during the last meeting of the association’s Board in Antalya, Türkiye. Since 1991, DUCO has been a producer of ventilation bidirectional units with heat recovery, unidirectional units, and smart control of indoor air quality and solar shading systems for residential and non-residential applications. Improving indoor en...

The pioneering trade body, the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), has announced an ambitious target for UK homes to achieve net zero. While world leaders discuss global issues at COP27, here at home the EUA wants to see 15 million UK homes made net zero-ready by 2035. Calling for this ambitious target, Chief Executive Mike Foster said, “Having net zero homes is a must for the Government and we want to help deliver this for them. That’s why we want to see 15 million UK homes f...