GREE(SZ:000651) Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-06-12 08:23Core Viewpoint - Gree Electric Appliances and Hefei General Machinery Research Institute announced two international standards for refrigeration compressors, aiming to enhance the global competitiveness of Chinese companies in the air conditioning sector [2][4]. Company Summary - Gree Electric Appliances, as the largest split air conditioner manufacturer globally, produces 50 million compressors annually and is now establishing international standards to leverage its technology [2][4]. - The company reported a revenue of 189.2 billion yuan for 2024, a decrease of 7.26% year-on-year, while the first quarter of 2025 saw a revenue of 41.507 billion yuan, an increase of 14.14% year-on-year [5]. Industry Summary - The global refrigeration compressor market is valued at 128.55 billion yuan in 2023 and is projected to grow to 177.22 billion yuan by 2029, highlighting the importance of developing efficient compressors and establishing standards for industry growth [4]. - The international standards announced include performance evaluation for centrifugal and volumetric refrigeration compressors, which are crucial for various applications such as air conditioning, heat pumps, and refrigeration [4][5]. - The global air conditioning market is expected to triple by 2050, reaching 4.5 billion units, with significant growth anticipated in tropical and non-traditional regions [3].