Environmentally Friendly Refrigeration Systems at Vilnius Outlet

FREOR always enjoys working with companies in its homeland Lithuania, especially when implementing environmentally-friendly cooling solutions that improve the ecology of the country.

The largest outlet mall in northern Europe, Vilnius Outlet, was opened in the capital of Lithuania last year. There, the largest and most modern Rimi supermarket and gourmet shop Assorti was outfitted with FREOR commercial refrigeration equipment.

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Lithuania

Refrigeration System

Plug & Cool Refrigeration EquipmentRemote

Products

Sustainable Cooling Solutions

Both stores made distinct yet sustainable and environmentally beneficial cooling solution decisions while thinking about the ecology. Rimi decided to go with Green Wave CO₂ product line from FREOR, which consist of remote refrigeration equipment modified to use CO₂ as a refrigerant. The Assorti store, on the other hand, picked plug-in refrigeration equipment operating on natural propane (R290) gas from Green Wave R290 product line.

With very low GWPs, both refrigerants do not represent any harm to the environment and have little to no impact on global warming in the case of any leakage.

CO₂Refrigerant

For larger supermarkets like Rimi, CO₂ systems are frequently utilized due to low power consumption. In places with mild to cold climates, like Lithuania, the CO₂ refrigerant can significantly improve energy efficiency. Because of its excellent energy efficiency, a remote cooling system operating with a CO₂ refrigerant repays for itself in a short time. All systems refrigeration components are mounted in one room, giving refrigerators more storage space, which is essential for large format stores.

R290 Refrigerant

R290 refrigerant works great for smaller-size stores like Assorti because the system eliminates the need for a separate room since all components involved in the refrigeration cycle are fitted inside the equipment. Therefore, the equipment can be easily relocated, or new equipment can be added at any time without closing the store. Plug-in refrigeration equipment is fitted with hermetic compressors excellently operating in various temperatures, making the system an energy-efficient solution.

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Installed

For the 3800 square meters of the Rimi sales area, FREOR has delivered more than 170 meters of refrigerated cabinets and freezers from Green Wave CO₂ line: 13 units of multidecks JUPITER, 2 multidecks JUPITER ROLL-IN, 20 units of semi verticals PLUTON SPACE formed into islands, 9 units of VEGA QB HG serve-overs and 2 VEGA QB H2 self-service counters, VEGA QB HOT BM heated showcase and 17 units of freezers HELLA.

At the Assorti store FREOR installed: 3 units of DELTA freezers, VEGA QB PASTRY LU with corner VEGA QB HG LU OC90 and 8 units of VEGA SPACE QB HG LU serve-over counters, all equipment was from Green Wave R290 range.