India is moving away from high climate impact refrigerants as HFOs begin replacing older HFCs in the US and Europe. Under the Montreal Protocol, India is expected to shift toward lower global warming gases, and Bharat Ram says the country won’t need to rely on foreign suppliers for the next generation refrigerant gas.
India’s heat wave is driving record electricity demand, and AC usage is rising fast. But a cheaper, safer and more energy-efficient refrigerant—propane (R290)—could ease grid pressure and reduce climate impact. Adoption remains slow because outdated regulations still restrict it, leaving a practical solution underused while cooling needs surge.
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