Solid-state cooling without the gases
Barocal was recently featured in an AFP piece exploring the future of air conditioning and how solid-state materials could reshape the way we cool our homes, buildings, and data centres. The article focuses on the barocaloric materials we’ve been developing—solid substances that heat up and cool down under pressure, without relying on polluting gases. These […]
Barocal featured in IEA’s Global Innovation Report
Barocal is recognised as a frontrunner in the “Race to First” for deploying solid-state cooling technologies—an emerging class of technologies with the potential to fundamentally change how we cool homes, industry, data centres, and more. The International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights our Gen2 prototype as a milestone in the field: the first solid cooling system to […]
Advanced Materials Panel at ISH 2025
At ISH Frankfurt 2025, Barocal took part in the Advanced Materials panel organised by VDZ – Wirtschaftsvereinigung Gebäude und Energie e.V. The session brought together companies developing innovative approaches to cooling and heating, such as Nanolop (phase change materials), BlueHeart Energy (thermoacoustic heat pumps) and Barocal. Florian Schabus, Barocal’s Chief Commercial Officer, contributed to the discussion that focused on the role […]
Come meet us at ISH Frankfurt
Barocal will exhibit at ISH 2025, one of the world’s largest trade fairs for HVAC and water technologies, which will take place in Frankfurt am Main from 17 to 21 March 2025. We’ll be based in Hall 11.1, stand C51L, as part of the Startup@ISH area organised by VdZ and Messe Frankfurt. This space brings together early-stage companies working on new approaches to […]
Barocal awarded €2.45 Million EIC Accelerator grant
Barocal has been awarded €2.45 million in grant funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, as part of its latest funding round. This was the most competitive round to date, with over 1,200 applications submitted across Europe. Just 71 companies were selected for funding, following a multi-stage evaluation process. The EIC is committing up to […]
Barocal at AHR Expo Orlando
In February, we traveled to Orlando, Florida, for AHR Expo 2025, the world’s largest HVACR event, bringing together more than 1,800 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees. The event served as a hub for manufacturers, engineers, and experts to present new technologies and innovations, discuss emerging trends, and address the challenges shaping the future of heating, ventilation, […]
Prof. Xavier Moya featured in CAM Magazine
Barocal and our founder, Professor Xavier Moya, were recently featured in an article titled “What’s behind the revolution in heating and cooling? No gas”, published in the Cambridge Alumni Magazine (CAM) on 26 November 2024. The piece explores how gas-based refrigerant systems continue to dominate global cooling, despite their environmental impact, and highlights the role that […]
Climate First Roadshow Japan
Barocal recently took part in the Climate First Japan Roadshow, where we introduced our solid-state cooling technology to a wide range of investors, corporates, and strategic partners across Japan. Japan is a global leader in advanced manufacturing and innovation, with strong national policies supporting decarbonisation. The roadshow offered a great opportunity to understand the local landscape and […]
Barocal goes Chillventa 2024
Barocal will exhibit at Chillventa 2024, one of the leading international trade fairs for refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, and heat pumps. The event will take place in Nuremberg from 8 to 10 October 2024 and bring together over 1,000 exhibitors from across the sector. We’ll be based at the START:HUB area (Hall 9, Booth 9-211g), […]
Prof. Xavier Moya named as Breakthrough Energy Fellow 2024
Barocal’s founder, Professor Xavier Moya, has been named a 2024 Breakthrough Energy Fellow. The programme recognises individuals working on early-stage technologies with the potential to play a meaningful role in the shift to net-zero. Founded by Bill Gates and supported by a global network of climate and energy experts, the Breakthrough Energy Fellows programme provides […]