Ocado rolls out Sunswap zero-emission refrigeration on double-deck trailer fleet

"Ocado has begun using zero-emission refrigeration units across its flagship double-deck trailer fleet as part of efforts to cut emissions and reduce costs. The online grocer confirmed that Sunswap's Endurance units - powered by batteries and solar panels - are now fitted to its double-deck trailers, keeping fresh and frozen produce chilled without using diesel. Each Endurance unit eliminates diesel consumptio n completely, cutting up to 20.5 tonnes of CO2 per year and reducing operating costs by as much as 81% compared with traditional refrigeration."

"Integrated solar panels on trailer roofs provide supplementary energy, reducing reliance on grid charging and extending operational range. Sunswap said the units can deliver up to 24 hours of frozen operation or two months of chilled operation from a single charge, ensuring reliable temperature control without the compromises often associated with sustainable alternatives. The deployment, which began in July, supports Ocado's target of achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040."

Ocado has equipped its double-deck trailer fleet with Sunswap Endurance battery- and solar-powered refrigeration units to maintain chilled and frozen temperatures without diesel. Each unit eliminates diesel consumption and can cut up to 20.5 tonnes of CO2 annually while reducing operating costs by up to 81% compared with traditional systems. Integrated solar panels on trailer roofs supplement energy, lower grid charging needs and extend range. The units provide up to 24 hours of frozen or two months of chilled operation per charge. The rollout began in July and supports a net-zero value-chain target by 2040.

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