The Logic Behind Global Warming Driving Air Conditioning Sales

The continuous rise of global temperature had been well known in the past decades. Data shows that the past ten years were the hottest ten years that were ever recorded. With the frequent appearance of extreme weather, the air conditioners have transformed from "optional comfort" to "necessary living tools." So how does global warming affect the sales of air conditioning products? The logic behind it can be divided into the following aspects.

I. “Basic needs” brought about by global warming

The increase of hot-summer extending and extreme weather led to the rising demand of cooling in many regions.

Extended periods: Previously 2-3 months were enough for air conditioning, but now many countries have extended to half a year or even longer.

Larger coverage: Europe and Northern America, areas where the air conditioning needs were not strong, are now becoming a rising market.

This represents that air conditioners are now daily consumptions worldwide, rather than basic needs under high temperatures in a few countries.

II. The improvement of consumption and healthy awareness of consumers

High temperature does not only bring discomfort but also health risks such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. In urban hot environments, air conditioners become a key method to ensure life quality.

Household necessity: In many emerging countries, air conditioning units are becoming basic home appliances like refrigerators and washing machines.

Popularization in public spaces: Spaces like schools, hospitals, office buildings, and other places are accelerating the use of air conditioners to withstand the continuous heating.

III. Urbanization and urban heat island

The global urbanization accelerated the "urban heat island" and led to a deeper reliance on air conditioners by the urban citizens.

Centralized urban citizens → increased cooling demand average

Dense buildings and reduced green space → Air conditioning is almost the only effective way of cooling

IV. The Dilemma Between Energy and Environmental Protection

The increased demand for air conditioners brings new challenges:

Higher energy consumption: The portion of electricity used by air conditioners occupies a higher and higher percentage of the whole household. This number in some countries reaches even more than 30%.

Extravagant emission: The warm greenhouse gas and waste heat in turn exhausted by the air conditioners accelerated the global warming, forming a "vicious cycle."

This led to an inevitable direction of the air conditioning industry with high-efficiency, energy-saving, eco-friendly, and pollution-free air conditioning technology.

V. Industry Opportunities and Future Trends

As to the air conditioning industry, global warming is a challenge but also an opportunity.

Enlarged market scale: In the 2030s, the amount of air conditioners being used will be doubled.

Policy-driven transformation: Many governments are pushing and implementing energy-efficiency standards and green certification, which will accelerate the popularization of high-efficiency air conditioners.

Emerging markets: In Africa, South Asia, South America, and other regions, the penetration rate of air conditioners is still low, but the high temperature and urbanization are accelerating their demand.

As an air conditioning manufacturer with international certifications such as CE, GCC, SASO, ISO9001, and CCC, KRG has always adhered to high efficiency, energy saving, and environmental protection as its core, developing and producing a diverse range of products covering both household and light commercial series to meet the needs of different markets.