Panasonic Showcases Smart HVAC Portfolio at ACREX 2026

16 Mar 2026 CW Team

Panasonic Life Solutions India recently reinforced its position in the HVAC sector at ACREX India 2026, presenting an expanded portfolio of residential, commercial and cold chain cooling solutions. The showcase highlighted Panasonic’s focus on intelligent, energy-efficient technologies designed to support India’s growing infrastructure and sustainability requirements.

At the exhibition, the company introduced its Smart 1-Way Cassette air conditioner equipped with nanoe™ X technology and occupancy-based energy optimisation. Panasonic also presented its 2026 smart residential air conditioner range integrated with the MirAIe connected living platform, alongside AI-enabled VRF systems designed for advanced building climate management.

The company expanded its portfolio of light commercial solutions and highlighted technologies such as DustBuster, an automated outdoor unit cleaning concept developed to enhance cooling efficiency and extend equipment life. Panasonic also demonstrated enhanced MirAIe-enabled connectivity for its VRF systems, enabling intelligent monitoring and control of commercial HVAC operations.

In the cold chain segment, Panasonic showcased its inverter-driven iCOOL SE condensing units designed for precise temperature management across low- and medium-temperature applications. The solution aims to support sectors such as food retail, pharmaceuticals and logistics by improving energy efficiency, ensuring product preservation and reducing operational costs.

Through its showcase at ACREX India 2026, Panasonic highlighted its broader strategy to deliver connected climate technologies that combine smart control, energy efficiency and operational reliability across residential, commercial and industrial applications.

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