Waste heat recovery solution

Complete solution for super markets with heat pumps, hydraulic station and remote monitoring

Heat pumps

Our award-winning heat pumps optimise heating and cooling in order to reduce emissions and drastically lower the carbon footprint. This is especially critical for retail spaces where maintaining comfortable climate control is essential, while simultaneously adhering to stringent sustainability standards.

More than 1500+ natural refrigerant solutions (R290) already in operation
Future-proofed and sustainable technology
Up to 75% reduction in total equivalent warming impact when replacing old gas boilers with heat pumps

Remote monitoring

More than 300 retail stores across Europe already benefit from our continuous operational monitoring. This is enabled by our cloud-connected Swegon INSIDE platform, which makes it easy to monitor, control, optimise and visualise a building’s indoor climate. INSIDE provides easy access to building systems, helping retailers maintain comfortable conditions, track energy use and improve customer satisfaction. This digital support is backed by a European network of more than 250 service technicians, ready to respond quickly whenever on-site assistance is required.

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Energy and CO2 savings

Our waste heat recovery solution with R290 heatpumps and hydraulic station has created significant energy savings and reduced carbon emissions in hundreds of supermarkets across Europe. Remote monitoring enables predictive maintenance with quick response times and minimises disruptions during shopping hours.

Performance data verified from our installations during a full year cycle:

90% of the heating need during the winter acquired from recovered energy
Excellent system performance with a COP of 5-6 during winter time
Ca 75% (21-31 tonnes) lower CO₂ per year vs. fossil-based heating

National supermarket Germany

Reference

This waste heat recovery solution in a german supermarket was designed to meet the attached butcher shop's need for particularly high temperatures and a continuous supply of process water.

Waste heat as a strategic asset

Supermarkets and retail chains face rising energy costs, tighter EU refrigerant regulations, and ambitious Net Zero goals. Heating, cooling, and refrigeration account for over 50% of their total energy use — making energy efficiency critical to both profit and sustainability.

Heat recovery is the key to unlocking this potential. By transforming unavoidable refrigeration waste heat into energy for space heating and hot water, food retailers can cut operational costs, reduce emissions, and future-proof their buildings.

A practical guide for supermarkets

Swegon’s heat pump solution helps food retailers meet these challenges through:

Natural refrigerants (R290) and high-efficiency heat pumps
Smart hydraulic modules for compact, plug-and-play installation
Advanced control systems for optimized performance and remote monitoring
Proven ROI and carbon reduction up to 40%

Explore the complete roadmap to Food Retail Decarbonisation with Heat Recovery, including case studies, ROI insights, and system design strategies.

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