ClimaCheck rewarded for reducing carbon dioxide emissions
Swedish clean tech company ClimaCheck was recently named one of four Climate Solvers 2011 by WWF, the world environmental organisation. ClimaCheck has developed solutions to analyse and optimise the functionality and performance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems and heat pumps, resulting in sharply reduced energy consumption.
The Climate Solver award is handed out to companies considered to have technology with the greatest potential to dramatically reduce carbon dioxide emissions around the globe.
Air conditioning and refrigeration systems consume 15-20% of the world's electricity, contributing massively to global carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming. These systems often consume 10-40% more energy than intended due to short-comings in installation, use and maintenance. ClimaCheck's solutions optimise the functionality of these systems.
"We are very happy and proud to be given this recognition for our work in reducing a harmful and wasteful practice in society today," said Klas Berglöf, CEO of ClimaCheck. "WWF estimates show that it is possible to cut CO2 emissions by 72 million tons per year in ten years just in the air conditioning industry with our technology which improves the efficiency of cooling systems, refrigerators and air conditioners. In addition, owners of this equipment will save a lot of money in reduced electricity bills and increased reliability."
