In recent years, protection of the environment and energy efficiency have become major concerns for society as a whole. Being part of the global Auchan Group, which insists on making a sustainable development a daily reality, the Alcampa Management looked for a green refrigeration solution for the new hypermarket in Toledo.
From the outset, Danfoss took part in designing the solution, thanks to the experience it has gained in the over 1500 sub-critical and trans-critical installations throughout the world.
To ensure optimum performance and the lowest carbon footprint, contractor Maxfri Costa S.L, chose a cascade R134a/CO₂ system together with Danfoss. Choosing this system, Alcampo's annual CO₂ emission from the refrigeration system will be reduced by up to 65%.
Combined with a lesser load of refrigerant needed, the hypermarket will gain substantial savings by shifting to the less expensive CO₂ compared to HFC refrigerants.
The maintenance of a Danfoss CO₂ refrigerating system is the same as for an HFC system.