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Daikin Expands its Presence in the Nigerian HVAC-R market
Daikin Nigeria: Daikin Industries, the developer and manufacturer of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration (HVAC-R)...
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Jan 29, 20251 min read


France's Heat Pump Market Drops as Second Homeowners Choose Alternatives
Market Drops as Second Homeowners Choose Alternatives FR: After two years of strong sales growth, France’s heat pump market is witnessing...
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Jan 29, 20251 min read


Grant Invests US$2.4M in Advanced Heat Pump Tailored for Irish Climate
Heat Pump IRELAND: Globally recognized heating technology manufacturer Grant, headquartered in Birr, has unveiled its next-generation air...
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Jan 28, 20251 min read


Panasonic Launches Locally Manufactured Inverter ACs in Bangladesh
Panasonic Bangladesh: Panasonic has introduced its new KU-series inverter air conditioners, manufactured in Bangladesh. The new models...
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Jan 22, 20251 min read
UK Government To Introduce Fines for Boiler Manufacturers From April 2025
UK: A new scheme set to begin in April 2025 will fine boiler manufacturers if they fail to sell enough heat pumps, which could add EUR...
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Jan 22, 20251 min read


Daikin Malaysia Establishes Joint Venture for AHU Manufacturing in Taiwan
Daikin Malaysia Taiwan: Daikin Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., has partnered with Hotai...
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Jan 22, 20251 min read


Kristian Strand Appointed President of Danfoss Climate Solutions
Kristian Strand Appointed President Denmark: Danfoss has announced the appointment of Kristian Strand as the new President of Danfoss...
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Jan 22, 20251 min read


California Introduces New Air Conditioning Regulations for 2025
New Air Conditioning Regulations US: The air conditioning industry will undergo significant changes starting January 1, 2025, as the...
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Jan 22, 20251 min read


PLI Scheme Boosts Indian White Goods Manufacturing with USD 406.2 Million Investment
AC and LED Components India: The third round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods in India has attracted a...
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Jan 19, 20251 min read


Midea Expands Manufacturing Footprint with Two New Plants in Rayong
Midea Thailand: Midea, a Chinese air conditioner and electric appliance manufacturer, is expanding its manufacturing facilities in...
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Jan 19, 20251 min read


Climaveneta Expands Indian Operations with New Manufacturing Facility
Climaveneta India: Climaveneta Climate Technologies Pvt Ltd (CCTPL), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, is significantly...
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Jan 19, 20251 min read


North Carolina Launches Home Energy Rebates to Cut Residential Costs’
Flag of USA United States: North Carolina has initiated the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance...
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Jan 19, 20251 min read


LG Electronics Refocuses on HVAC Amid Strategic Shift
LG Electronics Refocuses on HVAC Amid Strategic Shift South Korea: LG Electronics is scaling back its energy storage system (ESS)...
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Jan 17, 20251 min read


Panasonic and UHI Inverness Launch Renewable Energy Training Hub
Panasonic and UHI Inverness Launch Renewable Energy Training Hub UK: Panasonic, in collaboration with UHI Inverness, has launched the...
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Jan 17, 20251 min read
Empower to Provide District Cooling Services for ‘The Island’ in Dubai
UAE: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) has signed an agreement with Wasl Group to provide district cooling...
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Jan 17, 20251 min read
UK Achieves Record Renewable Energy Installations in 2024
UK: Data from the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) Data Dashboard indicates that over 260,000 certified renewable energy...
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Jan 17, 20251 min read


Haier Considers Major Expansion in Thailand
Haier Considers Major Expansion in Thailand Thailand: Haier is exploring plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Thailand with a...
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Jan 17, 20251 min read


UK Government Confirms No Plans for Ban on Gas Boilers
Gas Boiler UK: Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has clarified that the UK government has no plans to implement a ban on gas boilers,...
brg_news_room
Jan 15, 20251 min read


UK Heat Pump Installations Jump 43% in 2024 as Renewables Hit Record Highs
Heat Pump UK: The UK witnessed a significant rise in heat pump installations in 2024, with a 43% increase compared to 2023, according to...
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Jan 15, 20251 min read


Mitsubishi Distributor Targets Growth in Thai Air Conditioner Market
Thailand Air Conditioner Market Thailand: Toshiyuki Iizuka, managing director of Mitsubishi Electric Kang Yong Watana Co. Ltd. (MKY), is...
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Jan 15, 20251 min read
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