air conditioning

Midea reports ‘explosive’ European AC demand as heatwaves persist

As Europe endures what forecasters have called a historic fourth heatwave of the summer and China experiences a surge in temperatures, demand for air conditioning units has reached unprecedented levels, straining manufacturers and energy systems alike.

EU-China trade tensions collide with heatwave AC boom

As Europe endures what scientists have called its worst recorded heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C from Spain to Poland, manufacturers in China, India, and Turkey are racing to meet an unprecedented surge in demand for cooling appliances — even as…

Chinese AC exports to Europe surge amid record heatwave

As France endured its worst recorded heatwave, with classroom temperatures reaching as high as 44°C, a Paris district leader took matters into his own hands — ordering 50 Chinese-made Haier air conditioners for public schools and igniting a broader conversation…

Asian air-con makers report sales surge as Europe roasts in record heat wave

As a brutal heatwave continues to batter western Europe, shattering temperature records and claiming lives, Asian air conditioner manufacturers are reaping the benefits of a continent scrambling to cool down. Samsung Electronics, Midea, LG Electronics, and Mitsubishi Electric have all…

Record heatwave drives air conditioner sales surge across Europe

The European Commission is preparing modernised EU Energy Labels for heating and cooling appliances designed to make it easier for consumers and installers to identify efficient models, according to the Commission's own policy guidance. The move comes as Europe's record-breaking…