Can a commercial refrigeration system reduce energy consumption?

In a paper published in Applied Energy, scientists analysed existing commercial refrigeration systems to evaluate which set up has the greatest potential for reducing emissions and primary energy usage, by using recovered heat to replace gas boilers.

Why do supermarkets have fridge doors?

Supermarkets with fridge doors also saw less food waste and allowed supermarkets to cut their heating bills in winter because they need less heat in the chilled sections of their stores, Ms Lindberg said. "Half of the energy in a supermarket is from the refrigeration so that means that you cut a lot [with doors]," she explained.

Will Aldi's new fridge doors save energy?

Aldi has pledged to put fridge doors in all of its new UK stores, saving 2,000 tonnes of carbon a year. Other supermarkets say they will try to make open fridges more efficient. But the Environmental Investigation Agency said supermarkets could cut their electricity bills by an average of 33% by adding doors.

Can supermarkets reduce emissions by using recovered heat from refrigerators?

Researchers have evaluated how supermarkets can reduce emissions by using recovered heat from refrigerators to supply heat to stores.

Which nonflammable refrigerant is best for a supermarket?

Honeywell’s Solstice N40 (R-448A) is billed as the supermarket industry’s most commonly used, lowest-GWP nonflammable refrigerant to replace R-404A. It’s used in more than 20,000 installations around the world and reduces energy consumption by up to 15 percent, according to LaPietra, who observes:

Is refrigeration a good business?

Refrigeration is one of the supermarket systems ranking highest in terms of energy use, and suppliers and retailers are working constantly to lessen its impact on the environment. It’s good business in so many ways.