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Top news for the first half of 2025: what's new in the ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration sector
Published on: Jul 24, 2025
Reading Time: 5 min
We're sharing a selection of 10 news items from the Russian climate market.
1. The number of energy-efficient homes being built in Russia has increased by 14%.
According to DOM.RF, as of early 2025, nearly 3,700 apartment buildings with an energy efficiency rating of A or higher were under construction. This is a 14% increase compared to 2024. The total residential area of green buildings is 43.7 million square meters. The share of green buildings is gradually increasing—from 24.5% in 2021 to 32% at the beginning of 2025. This type of housing is now being built in 82 regions. At the beginning of 2025, Moscow became the leader in energy-efficient housing construction, with 4.4 million square meters.
Source: government.ru
2. TPH "Rusklimat" will invest 2 billion rubles in an air conditioner plant.
Construction of a climate control equipment manufacturing plant is planned in the Avangard Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Omsk. Shaft-Sibir, a company affiliated with Rusklimat, was created to implement the investment project for climate control equipment production. The plant's production capacity will allow for the annual production of over 1,200 units of ventilation equipment. The planned investment is 2 billion rubles, creating 150 jobs.
Source: kriofrost.academy
3. The set of rules on fire safety of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems has been updated
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has approved Amendment No. 3 to SP 7.13130.2013 "Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Fire Safety Requirements." The amendments came into effect on July 1, 2025. For example, they define the rules for connecting vertical manifolds with air traps (satellites) to a common horizontal manifold located above the serviced spaces. The amendment also lists the devices that can be used to relieve excess pressure from the interior spaces of smoke-free stairwells, safety corridors, and other spaces.
Source: consultant.ru
4. An innovative solution for blocking freon leaks has appeared on the market.
AYAK Group introduced the V8 MDV series of VRF systems with the ability to connect a gas analyzer and shut-off valves for timely air conditioning response to refrigerant-related emergencies. The solution was developed by Midea Group engineers exclusively for the MDV brand and is designed for use in residential, industrial, and commercial properties.
The uniqueness of this technology lies in its system for initiating refrigerant recovery in the outdoor unit. Shut-off valves are optionally connected to the outdoor units via a circuit board, and a gas analyzer sensor is connected to the indoor units. When the refrigerant concentration exceeds the limit, the sensor transmits a signal to the indoor unit, shutting down the equipment and activating an alarm. The outdoor unit then initiates refrigerant recovery, preventing its spread. Operation is then disabled until the cause is corrected, and restarting is only possible after a test run.
Source: cok.ru
5. Two refrigeration equipment factories will be built in the Saint Petersburg SEZ.
Two new refrigeration equipment factories will be built at the Novoorlovskaya site in the Saint Petersburg Special Economic Zone. National Cooling Systems plans to invest 2.1 billion rubles in a research and production complex for the development and mass production of industrial refrigeration equipment. The complex will occupy 15,000 square meters and create 419 jobs.
BROMO plans to develop and manufacture heat exchange, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment. The building will occupy 8,700 square meters, including production facilities, warehouses, and an administrative and amenity complex. The total investment will amount to 652 million rubles, creating 145 jobs.
Source: spbsez.ru
6. The Russian TIM market is showing steady growth
The total market size for TIM in construction and industry is estimated at 100 billion rubles per year. A study by SiSoft Group, in collaboration with the National Research University MPEI, showed that this growth was driven by the accelerated development of Russian AI models and machine learning tools, as well as increased investment in domestic cloud technologies and import-substituting solutions.
Experts note that the share of Russian software in the overall software market is growing: two years ago, 56% of companies used Russian developments; now, this figure is approaching 85%. The overall number of Russian solutions in the field of TIM has also increased.
Source: cok.ru
7. Russian scientists have substituted imports of a frequency converter for ventilation systems.
A research team from the V. F. Utkin Russian State Radio Engineering University (RSREU) has developed a frequency converter for controlling automation systems for ventilation and pumping systems. Currently, this converter is unique in Russia. Frequency converters regulate the speed of asynchronous electric motors by varying the motor's frequency and voltage. These converters can be used in large enterprises and individual households.
Source: energo-news.ru
8. National standards developed within the framework of the activities of TC No. 474 have been approved.
Rosstandart's orders approved national standards developed under TC No. 474 "Environmental Requirements for Real Estate" in accordance with the national standardization program. Among them is GOST R 72086–2025, which came into effect on June 1, 2025. This standard establishes environmental requirements for real estate, focusing on improving the energy efficiency and environmental safety of ventilation and air conditioning systems. The standard applies to all categories of residential and public buildings being designed, constructed, reconstructed, and commissioned.
Source: abok.ru
9. TPH "Rusklimat" presented the first Russian ecosystem for managing a "smart" home
The company unveiled Hommyn, an intelligent platform for managing climate control devices and smart homes. This IoT-based technology integrates climate control devices and various sensors into a single ecosystem, which can be controlled via a mobile app and voice assistants.
Source: rusklimat.com
10. Innovative refrigerator production will begin in Nizhnekamsk.
Production of innovative refrigerated cabinets will be launched in the Nizhnekamsk priority development area (PDA). Investment in the project will total nearly 900 million rubles, and 200 new jobs will be created. The plant is scheduled to launch in 2025, with full capacity expected to be reached next year.
Source: holodindustry.ru