At the Environment Awards 2016, the German state of Baden-Württemberg rewarded Huber Kältemaschinenbau AG in the category of manufacturers for their pioneering work in developing environmentally friendly cooling and air-conditioning technologies.
The EHI Retail Institute award went to Aldi South for having the best concept among chain stores in terms of resource conservation and energy savings across its operations.
Green & Cool last week formally launched its compact CO2Y condensing units designed for convenience stores, petrol stations and other small businesses.
Carrier has fitted Austria’s first ever transcritical CO2 installation for a distribution centre. The CO2OLtec refrigeration system was commissioned by SPAR for a facility in Ebergassing.
Korean poultry processing company SHINWOO FS is harnessing natural refrigerants CO2 and ammonia to help slash carbon dioxide emissions with a new heat recovery solution. Built by Dürr thermea, the system takes back heat from the ammonia cooling machine and thereby successfully links heating and cooling processes.
HVAC&R giant Carrier has developed a new CO2 product designed to cool high-density data centres. The ‘Data CO2MPLETE’ optimised rack cooling solution will help increase uptake of natural refrigerants for this application.
Extensive use of natural refrigerants is an integral part of Aldi South’s climate strategy, according to the retailer’s first Corporate Responsibility report published on 14 July.
A new energy efficiency network within the global retail giant Metro Group is translating into a strong commitment to natural refrigerants.
