R290 Refrigerant Gains Ground as Low-GWP Solution for Residential Split AC Systems
- brg_news_room
- Jul 9
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Italy: R290 refrigerant gains ground as low-GWP solution, A new guide developed under the Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change II (C4II) project explores the technical, regulatory, and market aspects of R290 refrigerant gains ground in split air conditioning systems commonly used in the residential sector. With global demand for air conditioning rising due to urbanisation, economic growth, and climate change, R290 presents a low-GWP alternative to traditional refrigerants such as R22, R410A, and R32, offering comparable or improved energy performance while significantly lowering climate impact.
The document outlines the physical characteristics of R290, its A3 flammability classification per ISO 817, and the essential safety protocols for system design, installation, and maintenance. It warns against directly replacing high-GWP refrigerants with R290 in equipment not designed for it.
Source: Industria & Formazione
