The technologically advanced CO2 refrigeration system installed at Bidfood’s new Glasgow site consumes just half the energy recommended by UK’s Best Practice Guidelines for cold and chill stores.
Star Refrigeration has helped Bidfood move one step closer to meeting their Net Zero targets by installing two dual temperature CO2 cooling systems at its recently built cold store in Glasgow. The systems set a new industry standard in energy performance, consuming 49.5% less energy than the ‘Best Practice’ Benchmark for similar size facilities in Britain.
Claire Cox, Head of Property for Bidfood, said, “Partnering with Star Refrigeration has been instrumental in strengthening our commitment to sustainability while improving the efficiency of our operations across our cold stores. The energy efficiency achieved at our Glasgow site through the installation of a CO2 refrigeration system far exceeded our expectations. We appreciate Star’s contribution and are encouraged to continue our joint efforts towards improved sustainability and operational efficiency at our facilities in the future.”
Operational since November 2022, Bidfood Glasgow’s CO2 refrigeration systems are located externally, adjacent to the building, and provide cooling to a freezer, chill store and marshalling area. The site’s core freezer system maintains a temperature of -250C, with a design cooling duty of 245kW, while the chill areas operate at +20C and have a combined cooling duty of 268kW.
Energy data recorded for the 37,500 m3 facility has been collected and analysed since it was installed in 2022. The results reveal that the Specific Energy Consumption at Bidfood’s Glasgow site stands at 10.2 kWh/m3/year – an energy consumption that is half of that of the UK’s Best Practice industry standard of 20.4 kWh/m3/year. This translates into a CO2 emissions reduction of 77 tonnes annually, helping the company cut their energy spend and achieve their long term vision of reducing their environmental footprint.
Dr Rob Lamb, Group Sales and Marketing Director at Star Refrigeration, said, ‘The refrigeration systems at Bidfood’s Glasgow site demonstrate the potential for businesses aiming to transition towards energy efficient and climate friendly operations by using CO2 cooling technology. Bidfood’s decision to prioritise sustainability has not only set a commendable benchmark but has also delivered tangible benefits, showcasing reduced energy costs and carbon emissions that outperform the industry’s Best Practice standards across the country.”
Star Refrigeration provides refrigeration services to customers throughout their 11 locations nationwide.
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