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The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has issued an important policy notice, explicitly stating that starting from January 1, 2027, the production of central air-conditioning units using chlorodifluoromethane (commonly known as R22) as a refrigerant will be completely banned. The implementation of this policy will directly affect the market structure and development direction of the entire central air-conditioning industry.
Many people may not be familiar with R22. Here’s a brief introduction: R22 is a type of Freon refrigerant. Thanks to its stable cooling performance and low cost, it has been the mainstream refrigerant in the central air-conditioning industry for decades. However, it has a critical flaw: it severely damages the ozone layer, and its global warming potential (GWP) is over 1,700 times that of carbon dioxide, making it a controlled ozone-depleting substance.
China began the gradual phase-out of R22 in 2010 in accordance with international treaty requirements. This new policy marks the final, key step in the phase-out process. For the industry, the policy’s implementation presents both challenges in compliance and transformation, as well as opportunities for market reshuffling and new development.
