ATMO Europe 2018: Live coverage highlights

Returning in 2018 for its 9^th edition, the ATMOsphere Europe conference took place in Riva del Garda on the shores of Lago di Garda, Italy.

The conference puts the latest natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R solutions in the spotlight, with 70 presentations in 17 sessions from 19-21 November. Over 400 key industry experts, including policymakers, manufacturers, end users, NGOs, academics and more, have gathered to discuss the latest market developments for natural refrigerants, provide updates on regulations and standards, and showcase new technology innovations.

Below are some highlights of our media coverage. Please click here to read the full conference feed, including social media coverage. 

To access the conference programme, click here.


TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

Next up: 'Technology Trends' session where industry's leading experts from @NTNU, Star Refrigeration and ENTROPY Cooling Solutions gave the audience an exclusive in-depth look at the latest technology trends!#GoNatRefs pic.twitter.com/5M85Xi13WO

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[1/2] “The increase in heat rejection loss and the large temperature glide with CO2 are actually #opportunities to use this natural refrigerant in hot water #HeatPumps." - Armin Hafner, Norwegian University of Science and Technology#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/GNtxFvgy82

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[2/2] "This is unique to #CO2, and a heat pump is ideal for this – you can use CO2 for space #heating, #cooling, and to produce hot water.” - Armin Hafner, Norwegian University of Science and Technology#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/Zv4jXwaIWE

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“There is a point where the charge becomes low enough to reduce the safety risk without compromising on system #performance. That’s the sweet spot that contractors are trying to hit for their #customers.” - Andy Pearson, Star Refrigeration#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/EDJvDli6QU

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Andy Pearson from Star Refrigeration on ammonia: “There is a fear of ammonia” based on fantasies not fact. The way to minimize the fear of flammability and toxicity is by lowering the charge. #GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/dqzDjfwoeH

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“Hydrocarbons are one of the major long-term refrigerants.”

"Energy wise #hydrocarbons are the most #attractive. You gain 10% energy for like, pretty much for #free.” - René van Gerwen, ENTROPY Cooling Solutions#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/35Bv4jmjcM

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“The vast majority of future #refrigerants are flammable.”

“Flammability is not unique to our #business. We use #flammable substances safely in many other aspects of our lives.” - René van Gerwen, #ENTROPY Cooling Solutions#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/OVmNYhWiaX

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“Training is [now] a top priority. Safety remains key.” - René van Gerwen, ENTROPY Cooling Solutions#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/8f2vneMZiP

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END USER INTERVIEW WITH GECINA

Brand new session at #ATMOEurope - End User Interview!

Laurent Bataille of Gecina talked about implementing NatRefs in #HVAC applications of commercial buildings and his plans to upgrade all their buildings to natural refrigerant-based technologies.#GoNatRefs pic.twitter.com/DkDzcV9wYm

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"We are the biggest [real estate investment trust] in Europe. We have 200 offices [...] and 6,000 apartments in Paris."-Laurent Bataille, Gecina

"We are committed and engaged to a low carbon target" and Gecina wants to make NatRefs part of that reduction.#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/qwTN0lefqg

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The key problem for Gecina is that they don't have space on the roof to put new air-conditioning #technology in their existing #buildings. So he asked the #ATMOEurope how to overcome this problem and retrofit their #Paris buildings with NatRef #HVAC. #GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/WRtBrhZAp4

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"#HFOs are not a preference, not at all." - Laurent Bataille, Gecina

Gecina plans to convert HVAC in 50% of its buildings to #NaturalRefrigerants over the next 10-15 years starting next year.#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/ZfjFcTYfLL

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Welcome to the 9th annual #ATMOEurope 2018!
We're off to a good start with over 450 industry leaders in the room!

"We're trying to make sure when we have our ATMOsphere's we have the latest technologies and innovations." - Marc Chasserot, CEO, shecco#GoNatRefs pic.twitter.com/zaovoNJ7uv

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"2/3 of our events have been held outside #Europe."

"What we like about ATMOsphere is we are starting to see crossover between our #events. Its mixing things up." - Marc Chasserot, CEO, shecco#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/5C1OmZSz3I

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"The EU F-Gas Regulation has been a major driver for our [NatRef] industry."

"Europe has been leading the way but think about the others who are behind."

"I think the transition to NatRefs [for HVAC] will be fast." - Marc Chasserot, CEO, shecco#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/ylsb51oqlo

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Talking about #sheccoBase, Marc Chasserot, @shecco's CEO said "We have worked out over the last 20 years, we have a big [NatRef] #database".#GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope #DataAnalytics pic.twitter.com/9amsVG1jdX

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"Our last event of 2018. We brought together 1,318 attendees this year. Next year #ATMOEurope will be in Warsaw." - Lydia Matthäus-Wiltink, global events manager, @shecco #GoNatRefs #ATMOEurope pic.twitter.com/klhHmtQEOB

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"You will find out tomorrow who are the winners for the [Accelerate] awards." - Alvaro de Oña, COO, shecco

Reminder: You can still vote for @AccelerateEU magazine’s 'Innovation of the Year' #award