World News

Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World

UK News

Latest news and developments in the United Kingdom

Products

Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology

Features

General articles, applications and industry analysis

CO2 refrigeration now mainstream

USA: The growing acceptance of CO2 refrigeration as a mainstream technology amongst both OEMs and end users in the USA is highlighted in a new study by Danfoss.

According to the new survey of over 1,000 individuals with an interest in commercial and industrial refrigeration in North America, 82% of OEMs and 91% of consultants said they saw CO2 as a viable mainstream refrigeration technology.

In addition, about half of the OEMs who responded saw CO2 refrigeration as being at least 16% of their business within the next five years. In a similar study conducted in 2012, less than 20% of OEMs saw CO2 comprising at least 16% of their business.

The majority of commercial refrigeration consultants and end users are today engaged in CO2 projects, citing pending legislation/regulations and corporate sustainability goals as key drivers in the decision to use CO2. However, at the same time, they identified the high initial system cost as a primary barrier to deployment.

The survey also identified similar acceptance in the industrial refrigeration market. 57% of responding OEMs and contractors and 43% of consultants and end users indicated that they have already either been involved in a CO2 refrigeration project or have plans to be. However, OEMs and contractors do not see CO2 becoming a significant part of their business in the near future.

OEMs and contractors identified the removal of ammonia, in terms of improved safety and reduced ammonia charge, as key drivers in using CO2. Consultants and end users agreed, but also cited pending legislation/regulation as important factors. In contrast to the commercial refrigeration industry, industrial refrigeration respondents said the primary barrier to further CO2 use is the result of end user and contractor familiarity and training.

This industry indicator on CO2 was conducted as a follow up to a similar survey conducted by Danfoss in 2012 to gauge the market acceptance of CO2 refrigeration. The survey was distributed via email to approximately 1,100 people that do business in commercial or industrial refrigeration applications.

“The results of this survey validate the ongoing growth we are seeing in CO2 projects across North America,” said Peter Dee, Danfoss’ sales and services director – food retail. Globally, Danfoss says it has been involved in more than 10,000 CO2 refrigeration projects.

Related stories:

https://www.coolingpost.com/world-news/6000-european-co2-systems-in-2016/

https://www.coolingpost.com/features/transcritical-co2-set-to-grow-five-fold-by-2020/

 

 

Latest News

17th July 2025

Probation for R404A smuggler

USA: An HVAC engineer has received three-year’s probation for intentionally failing to present refrigerant tanks for inspection when attempting to enter the United States from Mexico. On April 22, 2024,…
17th July 2025

Caverion buys Johnson Controls Finland

FINLAND: Finnish building services company Caverion has agreed the acquisition of the service and maintenance business of Johnson Controls Finland for an undisclosed sum. Based in Helsinki, the Johnson Controls…
17th July 2025

Epta acquires Hauser GmbH

ITALY/AUSTRIA: Epta, the Italian commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer, has acquired a majority interest in Hauser GmbH, the Austrian display cabinet and refrigeration systems company.
16th July 2025

Hydrocarbon heat pumps for Solihull DHW network

UK: Refra has supplied six hydrocarbon heat pumps for a new district heating network under construction in Solihull, West Midlands.
16th July 2025

Sanhua stainless steel solenoid valve

SPAIN: Sanhua has strengthened its stainless steel portfolio with the launch of the FDF-G solenoid valve, a stainless steel, lead-free solution for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems.
16th July 2025

ThermOzone moves to Basingstoke

UK: Compressor and chiller servicing and remanufacturing company ThermOzone, now incorporating ThermaCom, has moved to new offices in Basingstoke after 31 years in Reading.