Launched in 2022, the Embraco R290 unhoused condensing units portfolio has been designed for increased energy efficiency. One of its characteristics is the mini-channel condenser technology, which consists of thinner tubes that enhance the heat exchange while allowing the reduction of the refrigerant charge if compared to other technologies, key for the usage of R290. Together, the mini-channel technology and the R290 refrigerant make the lineup between 7% to 9% more energy efficient than the equivalent HFC range of condensing units, with the advantage that the R290 is a refrigerant that doesn’t damage the ozone layer and has a global warming potential close to zero. This lineup is also available with Embraco variable-speed compressors, which provide a wide voltage range, lower noise and vibrations, faster cooling, and energy efficiency gains of up to 42%, compared to fixed-speed models.