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RegenEAU to advance wastewater heat recovery
RegenEAU is proud to announce the closing of an oversubscribed funding round of CAD 3.1M to scale the deployment of its innovative domestic hot water production system that harnesses residual heat from building wastewater. The round was co-led by Fondaction and the Cycle H2O Fund, with participation from the Centre for Excellence in Energy Efficiency( C3E), Groupe Marcel Charest et Fils( MCF), and Desjardins through its Startup in Residence accelerator program. This capital injection will enable RegenEAU to scale up production, grow its team, support commercialization efforts, and obtain energy efficiency certifications for its innovative system. Domestic hot water production is typically one of the largest energy expenses in multiunit residential buildings, a segment for which RegenEAU’ s solution is specifically designed. In Quebec, 85 % of the energy used to heat domestic water is wasted.
Launched in 2023, RegenEAU’ s modular system has proven effective in both new construction and retrofit projects. Combining a patented, easy-to-install solid-liquid separation technology that recovers heat from both greywater and blackwater with an efficient hot water production unit, the RegenEAU system contributes to both environmental sustainability and economic viability for property owners and managers. Roughly 60 % of the system’ s components are standard parts sourced from multiple suppliers, mostly based in Canada. For its proprietary components, RegenEAU relies on manufacturers located within 100 km of its assembly plant in Quebec.
Eurovent releases first Industry Recommendation
Eurovent has released the first edition of its Industry Recommendation 17 / 14, addressing moisture recovery in ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The recently published document provides guidance for the application of combined sensible and latent heat recovery technologies in HVAC systems. Developed by Eurovent’ s Product Group‘ Energy Recovery Components’( PG-ERC), the recommendation targets investors and HVAC professionals involved in system design. It outlines key technologies— enthalpy plate exchangers, rotary heat exchangers, and alternate
storage systems— detailing their efficiency, operation, and performance in varying conditions. The document explains how moisture recovery can reduce energy consumption in both cooling and humidification processes. It includes comparisons of system performance with and without moisture recovery across different European climates and outlines potential financial savings based on reduced power demands and lifecycle costs.“ Applying proper heat and moisture recovery exchangers significantly contributes to improving indoor environmental quality and reducing energy consumption,” states the introduction. Eurovent 17 / 14 also covers aspects such as hygiene, maintenance, and control strategies for moisture recovery systems. The recommendation does not confer any certification; performance certification remains under the scope of Eurovent Certification.
SWEP inaugurates new manufacturing plant in Suzhou
SWEP recently invited 100 customers to officially inaugurate its new Chinese manufacturing plant in Suzhou, China. The event celebrated a milestone in SWEP’ s growth strategy and displayed the company’ s confidence in the Chinese market and Asian-Pacific region. Located in Suzhou Industrial Park Suxiang Cooperation Zone, SWEP operates over 14,000 sqm including office buildings, a customer showroom, and state-of-the-art production facilities with the capability to press plates, braze, and assemble heat exchangers. The integration of automated equipment and enhanced testing capabilities significantly boosts operational efficiency and quality. Since the initiation of the Global Investment Program in 2019, SWEP has invested to strengthen production capacity in all five manufacturing sites world-wide. Fueled by the completion of each investment project, SWEP is well prepared for continuing to develop together with customers and to support the global path towards carbon neutrality and a sustainable future.
Güntner drives group-wide innovation in 2024 sustainability report
Güntner, a global leader in refrigeration and heat exchange technology, has announced its featured role in the newly released 2024 A-HEAT Sustainability Report. The report outlines significant progress toward ambitious environmental goals— fueled by Güntner’ s commitment to measurable, innovation-led sustainability.
Working toward its 2030 sustainability targets, Güntner delivered significant achievements across key areas including natural refrigeration integration, water and energy efficiency, and the development of circular economy solutions. These efforts reflect Güntner’ s ongoing mission to make sustainability not just a goal, but a core driver of innovation. Key milestones include a near-complete transition to natural refrigerants across its product portfolio and continued investment in energy- and watersaving technologies at its global manufacturing facilities. Launch of the Impact Label: Güntner’ s Impact label helps customers easily identify sustainable solutions, ranging from energy-efficient systems to products designed with natural refrigerants. First-Ever Impact Summit: In September 2024, Güntner hosted its inaugural Impact Summit in Budapest, bringing together nearly 190 customers from 36 countries. The three-day event showcased sustainable innovations and cross-industry collaboration, from AI-ready data center solutions to high-efficiency cold storage systems. Advancing Natural Refrigerants: Güntner is years ahead of schedule, with nearly all products already compatible with natural refrigerants like CO 2 and ammonia. A CO 2
- compatible version of its GADV product family will launch in 2025, supporting the Group’ s collective goal of achieving full portfolio readiness by 2030. Water Efficiency: Freshwater extraction has been reduced by nearly 20 % since 2021, with a 30 % efficiency improvement targeted by 2030. Güntner is helping drive this progress through continued investment in water-saving technologies across its global facilities.
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