Commercial Refrigeration

The commercial refrigeration sector accounts for approximately 26 per cent of the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) sector’s total greenhouse gas emissions.

Commercial refrigeration encompasses refrigerators and freezers used in supermarkets, shops, offices and hospitality and other commercial spaces. This product list features centralised systems, condensing units, standalone systems, waterloop systems and vaccine coolers.

2HP - Panasonic

Cool Technologies Product
Sector
Refrigeration Commercial
Application
Cold Storage
Retail
Technology Type
Condensing Unit
Refrigerant
Carbon Dioxide
Manufacturer
Panasonic
Manufacturer Country
Asia
Energy Efficiency

Panasonic’s energy-efficient and environmentally conscious refrigerated and freezer display cases for supermarkets and convenience stores are available in Japan, China and other parts of Asia. They have been working with Italian CO2 heat pump and packaged refrigeration manufacturer Enex since 2009 and have launched a new range aimed at convenience stores, bakeries, forecourts and supermarkets.
The 2HP condensing unit uses CO2 and offers increased efficiency with a low refrigerant charge.

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601L (no lighting) - Novum Overseas Ltd

Net-Zero Product
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Sector
Refrigeration Commercial
Application
Commercial Refrigeration
Convenience Store
Technology Type
Horizontal Standalone System
Refrigerant
Propane
Manufacturer
Novum Overseas Ltd
Availability
Europe
Energy Efficiency
Daily energy consumption (kWh/d): 3.19 TopTen Efficiency index: 23.3 TopTen Efficiency class equivalent: C

Type: Horizontal display freezer
Temperature range (°C): –18…–23

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Abdin Industrial – Dubai Hills Monoprix saving energy with propane

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Sector
Refrigeration Commercial
Application
Cold Storage
Retail
Technology Type
Display Cabinet
Refrigerant
Propane
Manufacturer
Abdin Industrial
Country
Asia / Middle East
Energy Efficiency

Abdin Industrial, leading manufacturer of supermarket & kitchen equipment in the Middle East, has completed a project in partnership with Monoprix in opening their Dubai Hills branch.

Abdin Industrial were able to meet all of the supermarket’s needs with their comprehensive product line. All of their plug-in cabinets in the store are fitted with R290 DC-inverter cooling units that save up to 40% in energy consumption.
R290 has been gaining popularity in the industry, and Abdin Industry is proud to be the first manufacturers to introduce this technology in their region.

Energy efficiency is a theme in today’s innovations. In the past, the focus would be on performance, practicality and aesthetic design, due to the low cost of electricity and past consumer trends. Today, supermarket owners will invest in products that will have low running costs, low maintenance needs and long lasting lives.

With the increasingly high electricity prices all over the world, energy saving is now a crucial factor in the design of any enterprise. The latest innovation, the DC-Inverter Condensing Unit, is specifically designed to save as much energy as possible to the supermarket owner. This is achieved through the use of BLDC (Brushless DC compressor) variable speed compressor and electronic expansion valves for precise oil and liquid injection. A BLDC compressor is very energy efficient compared to any other type of compressor, due to its very wide range of cooling capacity modulation, and constant adjustment of the compressor’s speed according to real time conditions.

The real-time constant monitoring of each cabinet connected to the unit allows the continuous adjustment of the suction pressure set point, in addition to keeping the ON-OFF cycles to a minimum, reducing the high spikes of energy consumption. The use of electronic expansion valves ensures that only the required amount of oil is injected in the compressor for lubrication, and allows the compressor to always operate optimally by constantly modulating the valve’s opening.

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AEON Supermarket chooses natural refrigerants

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Sector
Refrigeration Commercial
Application
Retail
Technology Type
Centralised System
Refrigerant
Carbon Dioxide
Manufacturer
Sanyo
Country
Asia
Energy Efficiency
The new systems have reduced energy consumption during refrigeration operation by 10-20% compared to previous HFC systems

AEON is one of the largest retailers in Asia and is also a member of the Consumer Goods Forum. The company operates stores under several brands, including JUSCO and MaxValu. Since 2009, the company has been testing and optimizing a Sanyo CO2 direct expansion refrigeration system for supermarket showcases in Japan. In 2012, the company unveiled a plan to go HFC-free with natural refrigerants: 10% of all new stores in 2012, 15% of all new stores in 2013, 25% of all new stores in 2014 and 100% of all new stores in 2015. The company also plans to gradually convert the refrigeration systems in its existing 3500 stores. As of February 2017, it had 99 supermarkets using CO2. The new systems have reduced energy consumption during refrigeration operation by 10-20% compared to previous HFC systems and reduced CO2 emissions by about 50%.

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Ahold-Delhaize using CO2 in Europe and USA

Case Study
Sector
Refrigeration Commercial
Application
Retail
Technology Type
Centralised System
Refrigerant
Carbon Dioxide
Manufacturer
Country
Europe / North America
Energy Efficiency

Formed in 2016, with the merger of Ahold and Delhaize, this retail giant owns 21 brands, covering 6,500 stores. At the end of 2016, 13% of its stores used natural refrigerants. It has 638 stores in the EU using CO2, including 29 in southern Europe and nine stores in the United States.

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AHT – KINLEY XL Series- Overhead Freezer Cabinets - AHT Cooling Systems

Cool Technologies Product
Sector
Refrigeration Commercial
Application
Cold Storage
Technology Type
Display Cabinet
Refrigerant
Propane
Manufacturer
AHT Cooling Systems
Manufacturer Country
Europe
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency class: C

The unit is intended for the storage of packaged frozen food products. Cabinet orientation: vertical.
Ready-to-connect installation means KINLEY XL can be used immediately – completely without outlets as well. KINLEY XL is also combinable with every AHT refrigerator/ freezer. For regions with high humidity, it is also available with optional heated doors.
Semi-automatic defrosting ensures the shelf life and hygiene of all the products at all times.
The Active Monitoring System (AMS) allows to detect any problems immediately.
Freezing: -18°C to -23°C
Emission sound pressure level < 70 dB(A)
Refrigerant Charge: ≤ 150 g

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AHT – Propane multideck ranges - AHT Cooling Systems

Cool Technologies Product
Sector
Refrigeration Commercial
Application
Cold Storage
Retail
Technology Type
Display Cabinet
Refrigerant
Propane
Manufacturer
AHT Cooling Systems
Manufacturer Country
Worldwide
Energy Efficiency
Multi-circuit technology improves energy efficiency

In 2009, AHT launched its propane Multidecks, open-front display coolers for snack foods, soft drinks, and dairy products. AHT Cooling Systems is one of the largest UK wholesalers of commercial refrigeration products.

Kalea Freeze Air range of plug-in freezers use R-290 with LED lighting with temperature range of -18°C to -23°C

Coolbox range of plug-in fridges use R-290 with LED lighting with temperature range of -1°C to +7°C

Vento SPI range of semi-plug-in fridges use R-290 with LED lighting with temperature range of -1°C to +10°C. Waste heat can be recovered and used for heating warehouse or other areas of the store.

Vento Air range of plug-in fridges use R-290 with LED lighting with temperature range of -1°C to +10°C. Waste heat can be recovered and used for heating warehouse or other areas of the store. AHT claims this is the most energy efficient multi-deck refrigeration unit on the market allowing high energy savings.

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AHT-VENTO GREEN - AHT Austria

Cool Technologies Product
Sector
Refrigeration Commercial
Application
Cold Storage
Retail
Technology Type
Display Cabinet
Refrigerant
Propane
Manufacturer
AHT Austria
Manufacturer Country
Worldwide
Energy Efficiency
Significant reduction in energy consumption

AHT company of Austria is a major manufacturer of plug-in-type supermarket cabinets and one of the largest UK wholesalers of commercial refrigeration products. These include various open and closed fronted refrigerated shelving systems, freezers and ice cream chests which use R290 refrigerant. Their “Plug & Chill” concept to allow intelligent plug connections for all rows of shelves in order to guarantee problem-free and quick use.

GWP <1

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AIB ice-cool merchandising display island - Carrier

Cool Technologies Product
Sector
Refrigeration Commercial
Application
Cold Storage
Retail
Technology Type
Display Cabinet
Refrigerant
Propane
Manufacturer
Carrier
Manufacturer Country
Worldwide
Energy Efficiency
Energy Label C

The AIB ice-cool merchandising display island for smaller areas allows a flexible arrangement of merchandise with a large product-facing area. This 1.5 m wide frozen food island has a long, open customer contact area presents the goods with a strong focus on sales promotion. A classic island design helps to expand and heighten the profile of chilled goods.

GWP <1

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Al-Salam Supermarket is first transcritical CO2 supermarket in Jordan

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Sector
Refrigeration Commercial
Application
Retail
Technology Type
Centralised System
Refrigerant
Carbon Dioxide
Manufacturer
Abdin Industrial / Alfa Laval / Danfoss / Dorin / Enex / LU-VE / Temprite
Country
Middle East
Energy Efficiency
The system was found to save 20-30% more energy than a similar sized HFC system in a nearby shop and is expected to save hundreds...

The first transcritical CO2 refrigeration system was installed in a supermarket in Amman, Jordan in March 2018.
The system at the Al Salam military supermarket will act as a test bed for HFC-free technology in high ambient countries. It is being implemented by UNIDO and CCAC with the support of the Ministry of Environment of Jordan.
The new CO2 transcritical booster system with parallel compression replaced an R-22 system. To ensure high efficiency, the system also uses multi-ejector technology and non-superheated evaporator technology. The waste heat will be recovered for hot water supply.
The energy use of the supermarket will be monitored to observe and record the energy efficiency gains of the new system. The system was found to save 20-30% more energy than a similar sized HFC system in a nearby shop and is expected to save hundreds of dollars per year.
The technology supplier of the project is Abdin Industrial, a Jordanian family-owned company, which provided the four and five door cabinets, set up all piping and finalised the on-site installation. The company worked closely with Italian-based international system manufacturer Enex who supplied the refrigeration system. Core components used in the installation come from Alfa Laval, Danfoss, Dorin, Lu-Ve, Temprite and others.

Organisations involved in the pilot are already investigating ways to work with government to expand adoption of the technology across the country, where HFC and HCFC refrigeration is widespread.

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