HVAC
Energy Efficiency
South Africa: New learnership programme for HVAC skills development
The Johnson Controls learnership programme is offering an opportunity for young people in underprivileged communities to gain HVAC skills, thus increasing the skills pool in South Africa.
Features/Analysis
10 sustainable cooling trends in Africa for 2020
Many of Africa's top cooling trends and efforts are being supported by international groups such as the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program, SEforALL and the UN’s U4E.
Energy Efficiency
New report: Food cold chains urgently need to reduce emissions
According to Dan Hamza-Goodacre, non-executive director at the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Programme, net-zero compatible cold chain solutions have the potential to ’bend the curve’ on greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy Efficiency
Chilling prospects for over 1bn people at risk from lack of...
The Chilling Prospects Tracking Sustainable Cooling for All 2020 report looked at 54 countries finding 1.02bn people lack cooling access and remain at risk.
Energy Efficiency
Rwandan cold chain centre of excellence steps up cooling strategy
A new African Centre of Excellence for sustainable cooling and the cold chain in Kigali will help reduce food waste, boost profits and create jobs.
Business and markets
Turkish HVAC-R trade delegation heads to South Africa
The Turkish HVAC&R Exporters Association will lead a trade delegation to South Africa next month to build on growing trade links with the country.
Energy Efficiency
World Bank tackles cooling solutions in developing countries
New programme underway to accelerate the uptake of cooling solutions, including air conditioning, refrigeration and cold chain in developing countries.
Energy Efficiency
Middle East, Africa to invest $10m in HVAC systems
The Middle East and Africa region is expected to invest up to $10.1 billion in heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) systems by 2024.
