The evolution of global environmental regulations has led to a gradual awareness of the importance of reducing the environmental impact of human activities, particularly those related to the use of refrigerant gases.
Starting from 2025, the use of some currently used gases, such as R404 gas, will be replaced to make way for more environmentally friendly solutions. This decision is part of a broader regulation known as F-Gas, which aims to limit the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases, promoting more sustainable alternatives. In this scenario, R290 Gas emerges as one of the most promising options.
With this article, we at Everlasting want to shed light on this important refrigerant gas, its characteristics, and its main advantages.
What is R290 Gas?
R290 Gas, also known as propane, is a hydrocarbon used as a refrigerant in various industrial sectors. It is composed of carbon and hydrogen and is considered a natural refrigerant with low environmental impact.
Unlike traditional fluorinated refrigerant gases (such as R404A and R134a), R290 is a natural gas with a very low global warming potential (GWP) and an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of zero. This makes it an exceptionally sustainable choice and in line with recent environmental directives.
Characteristics and advantages of R290 Gas
One of the distinctive features of R290 Gas is its high energy efficiency. Thanks to its chemical nature, R290 Gas can transfer heat more efficiently than other refrigerants. This means that refrigeration systems using R290 Gas require less energy to operate, thus reducing energy costs and environmental impact.
In addition to energy efficiency, R290 Gas also offers low environmental impact. Since it has a low GWP and an ODP of zero, R290 Gas does not contribute to the greenhouse effect and does not harm the ozone layer. This makes it an ideal choice for companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint and comply with environmental regulations.
Furthermore, this gas is also safe. Although flammable, modern technologies and safety standards applied to systems using it significantly minimize any risks. Moreover, its ease of use makes it a practical and accessible solution.
Conclusions and Everlasting's role
The transition to sustainable refrigerant solutions such as R290 Gas is not only a responsible choice from an environmental perspective but also represents an economic and technological opportunity for businesses and consumers, especially with the approaching new European regulation on refrigerant gases.
In this context, we at Everlasting are a key reference point in the supply of professional refrigerated products that adopt R290 Gas, offering cutting-edge solutions that combine energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and innovation.
Our rapid adaptation to new European directives has allowed us to develop cabinets, tables, counters, and refrigerated display cases that not only meet the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction but also offer greater reliability. These products, powered by R290 Gas, embody our vision of a future where technology and sustainability merge to create solutions that improve quality of life without compromising the planet's resources. Contact us now for more information!