Day: June 2, 2022

• First inverter window AC cools like a split AC with wide range flash cooling, energy-saving features, and ultra-quiet operation

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Window air conditioner is a mainstay category in households throughout the Middle East. Yet despite ubiquity, these window ACs are noisy, inefficient, inconvenient to operate, and deliver uneven cooling. In response to these challenges, Midea has introduced its new Wonder AC, the first inverter window AC designed specifically for Middle East households.

The Midea Wonder AC is a product that truly fulfills the wishes of consumers in the region. Over 700 local consumers were involved in the design and development of the product. It cools like a split AC, and features wide range flash cooling, energy-saving features, ultra-quiet operation, and smart control.

Exclusively-designed  wide range flash cooling

Traditional window ACs have a small air outlet and a limited cooling range, so it takes longer time to cool down to desired temperature and it cools unevenly. The Midea Wonder AC addresses these pain points with an innovative air outlet design that looks like split AC and is 10% larger than traditional window units, so consumers can enjoy even whole-room coverage and a further cooling distance of up to 9.5 meters. With enlarged rotation angles horizontally & vertically, it cools more than 63% wider than traditional window ACs – 68% of consumers consider it’s the most appealing point from Midea’s research – conveniently cooling every corner of your room.

Moreover, an innovative CoolFlash feature was thoughtfully developed for the Middle East market, and was certified by the TÜV Rheinland. With one press of the CoolFlash button, Midea Wonder AC can cool a room by six degrees centigrade in 10 minutes, allowing users to instantly enjoy cool air 34% faster than traditional window units.*

First inverter window AC saves up to 26% energy

According to consumer research, 63% of consumers were attracted by energy-saving function of a window AC. Midea Wonder AC is the first inverter window AC engineered with T3 compressor technology, which saves up to 26% energy compared to traditional on/off window units. Fully compliant with SASO standards and specifications, the Wonder AC is energy-efficient and cost-effective. *

Four times quieter operations

Unlike other window ACs, the Midea Wonder AC is constructed differently to cut off the humming noise and achieve quiet operations as low as 39dB in low fan mode. Even in high fan mode, the unit remains four times quieter than traditional window units. This whisper-quiet cooling enables users to enjoy an undisturbed sleep, or watch a show without the whirring noise of an AC in the background.*

Easy usage with smart features and value-added accessories

Usually traditional window ACs require manual operation, but Midea Wonder AC is convenient and hassle-free to use. The remote controller and wireless capabilities enable users to change the settings anytime, anywhere using the Midea MSmarthome App, or control the devices through Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Hot summer needs wonder cool! The Midea Wonder AC is now available in the Middle East. Check out Midea for the best and wonderful summer cooling!

*Lab tests verified by TÜV Rheinland (ID:1111247757)

*Data calculated based on CSEC according to SASO 2663:2021

*Data calculated based on ISO 3745-2010, ISO13261-1-1998

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BAODING, China, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On May 8, the 300,000th GWM POER was completed at the production line in GWM Chongqing Smart Factory in southwest China.

It is a new record hit by GWM since the 200,000th vehicle was delivered to customers in August last year. In just two years, GWM POER has successfully achieved a remarkable milestone of 300,000th vehicle.

“Based on its outstanding product strength, GWM POER has become a best-selling model and has brought high-quality and intelligent pickup products to global users,” said Tony Sun, Deputy General Manager of GWM International at the 300,000th GWM POER completion ceremony.

Actually, taking the Chinese market as its starting point, GWM POER has completed vehicles from the 1st to the 10,000th in less than one hundred days at the production line since 2019.

To meet the diverse needs of various markets around the globe, GWM POER offers different types of intelligent configurations. In the Australian market, for example, the model is equipped with multiple intelligent driver assistance systems, such as Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), to comprehensively improve the safety of drivers and passengers in all aspects while on the road.

Particularly the AEB function, this will automatically control the vehicle to brake when drivers encounter an emergency or need to keep a minimum safe distance. In such cases, this function can reduce collision accidents and enhance safety on the road.

To fulfill the different needs of global customers, GWM also takes the lead in launching Jingangpao in the Chinese market recently. It is the latest model in the sub-series of GWM PICKUP. Equipped with a large cargo box, Jingangpao provides convenience for customers’ lives and daily work. For example, if customers plan to carry some large-size furniture and mechanical equipment, the design of the load capacity can help them finish the transportation more efficiently.

Currently, GWM POER has been launched in more than 50 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, and has achieved sales growth in many markets.

The report released by the National Automobile Association of Chile (ANAC) shows that in February this year, the sales of GWM PICKUP increased by 38%, with a market share of over 19% because of the hot-selling GWM POER.

“In the future, GWM will continue to upgrade and renew its pickup products so global customers can enjoy the best products and services brought by advanced technologies,” Tony said.

This year, GWM also plans to launch Jingangpao into several markets including Saudi Arabia, Chile and other markets to offer more diversified and customer-oriented new options for global customers in the pickups market.

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Saudi Arabia’s leading mining company signs an MOU to facilitate the study to develop the first solar steam project in the kingdom to decarbonize MA’ADEN’s alumina refinery

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Saudi Arabian Mining Company (MA’ADEN), Saudi Arabia’s national mining champion and one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world, and GlassPoint, the leader in industrial solar steam, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the world’s largest solar process heat plant at MA’ADEN’s Alumina refinery. When complete, the 1,500 MW solar steam facility will help MA’ADEN achieve sustainability goals by reducing carbon emissions by over 600,000 tons annually. This represents more than 50% reduction of carbon footprint in MA’ADEN’s Alumina refinery and 4% of MA’ADEN’s overall carbon footprint.

The MOU was signed at MA’ADEN HQ in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Riyadh Al Nassar, senior vice president of MA’ADEN’s aluminum business and Rod MacGregor, CEO and founder of GlassPoint, witnessed by Robert Wilt, CEO of MA’ADEN and Jacob Drejer, CCO of GlassPoint,

Robert Wilt, CEO of MA’ADEN stated: “As the third pillar of the Saudi economy, we aspire to be a role model in ESG in the Kingdom. This significant development will dramatically reduce our carbon footprint and bring us closer to our mandate of carbon neutrality by 2050. As the world moves towards green aluminum, MA’ADEN intends to help lead the way in this transition.”

Riyadh Al Nassar, SVP Aluminum SBU of MA’ADEN stated: “The proposed new facility, a solar thermal plant known as MA’ADEN Solar 1, will be located in Ras al Khair, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and will harness the power of the sun to produce steam. The steam will be used to refine bauxite ore into alumina. Alumina is a critical feedstock to Aluminum, which is one of the world’s most crucial metals for many global industries going into a future that is focused on environment and sustainability.”

“MA’ADEN is leading the way to reduce industrial carbon emissions at scale by replacing fossil fuels with solar power to create heat. This facility when built will be the largest industrial solar steam plant in the world and the first deployed in both Saudi Arabia and in the aluminum supply chain,” said Rod MacGregor, CEO and founder of GlassPoint. “With this MOU, GlassPoint is entering a new phase of growth to help decarbonize a range of industries seeking to lower their carbon footprint.”

Under this arrangement, MA’ADEN and GlassPoint will work together developing a more sustainable way to produce aluminum, which is a crucial metal for many global industries and the energy transition. This MOU also represents GlassPoint’s reemergence as a leader in solar process heat.

As a global energy producer, Saudi Arabia is committed to advancing the fight against climate change. The Kingdom has unveiled the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) to help the country become an international leader in sustainability. Last year, the SGI unveiled a first wave of more than 60 initiatives, amounting to a SAR 700 billion ($186B US) investment to accelerate the green economy across Saudi Arabia and beyond.

To learn more about MA’ADEN, visit: https://www.maaden.com.sa/
To learn more about GlassPoint, visit: https://www.glasspoint.com/

GlassPoint decarbonizes the production of materials essential to the energy transition and makes a substantial impact combating climate change. The company builds, owns and operates large-scale solar steam facilities to reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate industries such as mining and metals, chemicals, construction materials, desalination and more. GlassPoint is the only solution proven at scale to reduce carbon emissions from industrial process heat and has built more than half of the solar steam capacity in the world. Learn more at glasspoint.com.

MA’ADEN operates the largest and most efficient vertically integrated aluminum complex in the world in Ras Al Khair on Saudi Arabia’s east coast. MA’ADEN’s mine-to-market aluminum business comprises the Al Ba’itha mine and fully integrated refinery, smelter, rolling and export facilities in Ras Al Khair. MA’ADEN provides high-quality billets, ingots, slabs and flat-rolled aluminum products to customers across the globe, including multinational automakers and consumer brands.

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Certification denotes arbitrary topology high reliability, ultra-high temperature stable operation and ultra-high energy efficiency 

DUBAI, UAE, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Intertek (or the “Group”), a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has awarded three Tick-Mark certificates to Midea’s V8 VRF Air Conditioner (“V8 VRF”), following the product’s global launch ceremony in Dubai.

Tick-Mark is Intertek’s leading independent and impartial product performance verification and claim program. The program provides independent verification in terms of quality, safety, performance, function, social responsibility and product reliability, giving manufacturers, distributors and retailers a point of differentiation in the marketplace and consumers peace of mind about their product purchases.

At the launch ceremony, Intertek awarded three Tick-Mark certificates to V8 VRF, covering arbitrary topology high reliability, ultra-high temperature stable operation and ultra-high energy efficiency, all of which have been professionally verified to comply with certificationrequirements.

Sunny Rai, President Intertek Electrical and Connected World said: “Intertek has worked closely with Midea for many years and has been committed to providing industry leading, high-quality testing and certification services, participating in its rapid development in the refrigeration field. In the future, we will continue to leverage our leading ATIC solutions, professional capabilities and extensive global service experience in the HVAC industry to enhance our partnership with Midea, working together closely to drive product upgrades and industry innovation.”

Tick-Mark certification for arbitrary topology high reliability:

Midea V8 VRF has pioneered the realization of a two-core non-polar 0.75mm2 wire with an ultra-long distance of 2000m and a strong anti-interference and high-reliability communication of 150 nodes under the VRF communication network.

Tick-Mark certification for ultra-high temperature stable operation:

Midea V8 VRF adopts a new and efficient closed electric control box thermal management system and a powerful full DC frequency conversion system for the climate characteristics of high temperature and humidity.

Tick-Mark certification for ultra-high energy efficiency:

The energy efficiency of Midea V8 VRF measured under the outdoor 46/24 ℃  T3 working condition is 40% higher than the minimum allowable energy efficiency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Intertek also conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the V8 VRF regarding typhoon resistance, earthquake resistance, corrosion resistance, and indoor air quality. The results were also industry-leading, enabling Midea to obtain separate Tick-Mark certification for these parameters.

About Midea Building Technologies

Midea Building Technologies Division is one of the five major business sectors of Midea Group. It focuses on building products, services and related industries, based on the intelligent digital platform, and using building equipment and facilities + digital technology + industrial ecological layout, to open up the “Traffic flow”, “Information flow”, “Feeling flow” and “Energy flow” of the building system.

About Intertek

Intertek is an industry leader with more than 44,000 employees in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries. We deliver Total Quality Assurance expertise 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with our industry-winning processes and customer-centric culture.

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