On November 12, 2025, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) officially convenes in Belém, Brazil. The COP30 Leaders’ Residence (Vila Líderes), located in the city’s strategic core area, has fully operationalised the high-efficiency, energy-saving air conditioning systems provided by Gree Electric.
Specifically designed for global leaders and delegations, the residence is conveniently located adjacent to the Hangar Convention Centre and city park, providing quick access to the summit’s main “Blue Zone” and ensuring efficient participation in core climate agendas.
As a central hospitality facility during COP30, Vila Líderes comprises 405 suites and multiple functional spaces, including lobbies, office areas, conference rooms, fitness centres, restaurants, and café-bars, with a total floor area of 19,000 square meters.
In close collaboration with local strategic partner Grupo Imperador, Gree has customised a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) multi-split system for the project, deploying 443 indoor units and 36 outdoor units with a total cooling capacity of 718 horsepower.
The system utilises Gree’s GMV Slim and GMV X series products, leveraging variable refrigerant flow technology to achieve precise temperature control and efficient operation.
Compared to previous-generation systems, it improves energy efficiency by approximately 10% under partial load conditions.
The intelligent control unit automatically adjusts operations based on zonal requirements, maintaining a low-noise, comfortable environment while significantly reducing energy consumption peaks and supporting grid stability.
Gree entered the Brazilian market in 2001 and established a production base in Manaus, becoming a significant benchmark in China-Brazil manufacturing cooperation.
The Brazilian facility now spans approximately 100,000 square meters, employs over 1,600 local staff, and continuously delivers high-quality products and services to the South American market.
In 2016, Gree secured the contract for the Rio Olympics, becoming the home appliance industry’s sole official Chinese supplier.
Currently, Gree’s sales network covers all 27 Brazilian states and the federal district, with over 200 distributors and 1,600 after-sales service outlets across Brazil. In 2024, Gree ranked first in market share for residential air conditioning units in Brazil.
In Pará state, Gree has successfully won and completed key projects, including Brazil’s second-largest hydroelectric plant, the Belo Monte Phase II project, and the solar-powered central air conditioning project at Pará State University.
Through close collaboration with Imperador, the largest local air conditioning distributor, Gree maintains a leading market position in the region.
Vila Líderes is not only a crucial hospitality venue during COP30 but will also become a landmark sustainable development project in Belém.
Gree’s high-efficiency, energy-saving air conditioning systems ensure comfort during the conference while aligning closely with global climate governance goals.
This partnership fully demonstrates Gree’s technical prowess in low-carbon building and further solidifies its role as a reliable partner in the global green transition.
