A Vision for a Low-Carbon Future
Berlin, Sept. 11, 2025 — At IFA 2025, Midea RAC Division unveiled its most emblematic sustainable innovations, highlighting the company’s long-term commitment to environmental responsibility in the global HVAC industry. Under its philosophy “GREEN VISION, BLUE FUTURE,” Midea introduced next-generation solutions designed to accelerate the low-carbon transition while ensuring user comfort and energy efficiency.
Pioneering R290 Refrigerant Technology
Central to Midea’s presentation were its R290 refrigerant-based solutions, which the company has promoted for over 15 years. Since establishing the world’s first UN-backed R290 production line in 2010, Midea has expanded to 12 advanced production lines with an annual capacity of 6.4 million units, enabling measurable global reductions in carbon emissions.
Backed by 10,000+ R&D experts and 42 pilot laboratories, Midea offers a full range of R290 products. Among them is the H-Pack hybrid heat pump, designed by its European R&D team. Using R290, the compact, outdoor-unit-free solution integrates seamlessly with gas boilers, offering efficiency and reliable heating even in extreme cold conditions.
Raynor: Nordic Strength Meets Design Excellence
Midea also highlighted Raynor, its flagship low-temperature air source heat pump, boasting an A+++ energy rating and a SCOP of 5.1. Tested in extreme climates, Raynor can operate at -40°C, maintain 5.0 kW heating at -25°C, and deliver peak power up to 8.0 kW.
Engineered with anti-freeze and anti-corrosion technologies, including Prime Guard Hyper Grapfins, a heated chassis, and Flash Defrost bearings, Raynor ensures reliability in Nordic coastal conditions. Recognized with the iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award, Raynor also earned the Gold Award for Excellent Heating Technology Innovation at IFA 2025, presented by IFA CEO Leif Lindner to Midea executives Vincent Chou and Ralph Kobsik.
Solstice: AI-Powered Comfort with ECOMASTER
Midea’s Solstice AI-powered air conditioner represents the next step in intelligent comfort. Featuring a 180° rotating wind deflector for balanced airflow, Solstice leverages Midea’s latest AI engine, ECOMASTER, trained on billions of data points.
ECOMASTER predicts environmental changes, optimizing energy use and maintaining comfort within ±0.3°C, while cutting energy consumption by 30%. Midea also announced a collaboration with Microsoft to integrate natural voice control powered by Microsoft Azure, supporting 145 languages for seamless global usability.
Driving the Low-Carbon Transition
Midea’s showcase at IFA 2025 reinforced its role as a pioneer in sustainable HVAC technologies, combining engineering excellence, AI-driven solutions, and eco-friendly design. From refrigerants that reduce carbon footprints to smart systems that enhance comfort, Midea continues to deliver practical, sustainable, and globally scalable innovations for a greener future.
