Case Study
Annual savings of €120,000 thanks to free cooling for a packaging manufacturer
Against a backdrop of rising energy prices, a packaging leader transformed its cooling system by adopting free coolers. This intelligent solution harnesses outside temperatures to achieve substantial savings without compromising production performance.
ICS Cool Energy designed and installed a hybrid system that reduces the energy bill while maintaining optimal cooling quality.
Context
The company faced several challenges:
- Soaring energy costs linked to continuous cooling
- Ambitious CSR targets for carbon reduction
- The need to maintain constant thermal precision
- Space constraints within the existing factory
Solution
ICS Cool Energy implemented an optimised approach:
Integrated hybrid system:
- Free coolers to take advantage of favourable outside temperatures
- Traditional chillers as a supplement when needed
- Intelligent control based on weather forecasts
Key benefits:
→ €120,000 in annual savings on energy costs
→ 40% reduction in electricity consumption
→ Maintained production performance
→ Return on investment in under 2 years
Result
The transition generated tangible benefits:
- €120,000 saved annually
- 40% reduction in energy consumption
- Improved carbon footprint
- A system that adapts to seasonal variations
- Simplified maintenance