10 Cambridge spinouts forging a future for our planet
25 October 202410 companies taking Cambridge ideas out of the lab and into the real world to address the climate emergency.
Zero-carbon refrigeration spin-out sets its sights on environmentally-friendly heating systems
16 February 2022Zero-carbon refrigeration pioneer Barocal has secured a £1.3 million investment to accelerate commercialisation of its novel technology designed to cut global CO₂ emissions. As the technology also works in heating applications, the University of Cambridge spin-out now plans to explore the potential of its breakthrough for domestic and commercial heating systems—to provide a cost-effective, efficient alternative to expensive air source heat pumps.
Electronic solid could reduce carbon emissions in fridges and air conditioners
09 October 2019A promising replacement for the toxic and flammable greenhouse gases that are used in most refrigerators and air conditioners has been identified by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Green material for refrigeration identified
18 April 2019Researchers from the UK and Spain have identified an eco-friendly solid that could replace the inefficient and polluting gases used in most refrigerators and air conditioners.
