Interclima 2024 Promotes Sustainable & Decarbonized HVAC&R Solutions

Interclima 2024 Promotes Sustainable
& Decarbonized HVAC&R Solutions

Interclima was held at the prestigious Porte de Versailles venue in Paris on September 30 to October 3, 2024. It is a leading
trade show focusing on climate control and energy efficiency in construction and buildings. It brings together professionals
from various sectors to explore innovative, eco-responsible solutions for comfort and energy efficiency.
Interclima was held in conjunction with IdéoBain, Batimat, and Équipbaie-Métalexpo exhibitions which focus on the bathroom, building, and joinery and metalworking sectors respectively, and the four events attracted 2,022 exhibitors, up 15% compared with the 2022 edition, of which 383 exhibited at Interclima, and 135,000 visitors. Besides exhibits, the event featured live conferences, workshops, and thematic tours to promote sustainable practices and decarbonization in the building industry. The overarching themes of the live conferences staged during Interclima were: Adapting to a Changing World; Innovating to Change the World; Responding to Global Challenges with Local Solutions; and Nurturing Common Values. Refrigerants and the F-gas Regulation were hot topics. The 2024 edition was a resounding success, and a clear trend emerged: many European and Asian manufacturers exhibited monobloc air-to-water (ATW) heat pump models adopting propane (R290) refrigerant.

Visitors gathered at the Porte de Versailles Interclima 2024 venue in Paris

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from China placed its monobloc R290 heat pump in the limelight. This model features high energy efficiency, provides

water at temperatures of 35ºC and 55º C, and has an A+++ energy rating. The compressor is enveloped in sound-absorbing

materials, and a folded edge fan has a large angle design to reduce vortex noise. A mesh cover reduces wind resistance, and the

noise of the outdoor unit is as low as 35 dB(A) at a distance of three meters, and an explosion-proof, airtight electric control box

separated from the refrigerant in the case of leakage. Up to eight units can be connected in parallel to reach a capacity of up

to 128 kW. R32 monobloc and split heat pumps as well as ARV 7 series VRFs were also showcased.

Panasonic

launched several products, including the Big Aquarea T-CAP M series reversible ATW heat pumps with R290 and
capacities of 20, 25, and 30 kW. Aquarea Cascade Edge, a new controller that can manage up to 10 Aquarea systems in cascade,
was also exhibited. Panasonic also launched the compact two-pipe R32 ECOi EX MZ1 series VRF. With a new partnership between
Panasonic and tado°, a home climate control and energy management specialist, the two companies aim to optimize comfort,
and reduce heating bills.

Samsung

highlighted its newest editions to its EHS heat pump lineup. The EHS Mono R290 and EHS R290 Pump residential
heating solutions were displayed. The new additions have capacities of 5, 8, 12, and 16 kW, and provide end-users with hot water
at temperatures of up to 75ºC. They also deliver 100% heating performance at temperatures as low as –10ºC. A cabin enabled
visitors to experience Samsung’s WindFree technology that creates gentle airflow, via tens of thousands of micro holes.