The Spanish OEM is currently field testing a 30kW model of its iCOOL CO2 product range in Europe, with plans to develop a 58.6kW unit.
The transaction became cost-effective when bundled with similar projects, says Therm’s CEO.
Waste heat from electricity generation can be used to power an absorption chiller that subcools the store’s refrigeration system, which in turn improves its efficiency.
As the retail giant continues to adopt natural refrigerant-based systems in its supermarkets, it believes greater collaboration is needed to overcome industry-wide challenges.
This latest installation in Kyiv is one of the wholesaler’s 161 transcritical CO2 stores globally, with plans to expand into Serbia later this year.
The Lithuanian HVAC&R manufacturer’s CO2 Light system offers up to 53kW in cooling capacity for small supermarkets and convenience stores.
German retailer Edeka Schneider has partnered with Italian OEM Epta to open what they claim to be one of the most energy-efficient supermarkets in Germany, according to a statement from the refrigeration manufacturer. “The store in Hambach is my largest and at the same time the one with the lowest energy consumption,” explained the supermarket’s…
To meet the growing demand for CO2, the sector must secure the supply of R744, address leak rates and come to a consensus on purity grades, says the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council.
The proposed system uses a multi-ejector, parallel compression and mechanical subcooling.
Freor’s refrigerated cabinets at the international chain’s new store in Beringen are served by an R744 rack made by German manufacturer TEKO.
