Aggreko has expanded its European fleet of cooling solutions to help businesses maintain operations amid rising summer temperatures. The company has added new chillers to provide efficient short- and long-term cooling while supporting the transition to environmentally friendly refrigerants.
With forecasts predicting above-average temperatures across Europe, industries such as data centers, manufacturing, petrochemicals, and food processing require reliable HVAC solutions. Aggreko’s latest investment includes a very low temperature chiller, the VLTC550, which operates with CO₂ (R774) refrigerant, featuring a global warming potential (GWP) of just one. This containerized unit delivers 220 kW of cooling at -40°C (-40°F) within a compact 10-foot footprint.
To further support sustainability goals, Aggreko is switching all screw chillers in its fleet to R513A refrigerant, reducing the GWP of its industrial chillers by nearly 60%. Additionally, the company has introduced a new range of water-cooled chillers designed for large-scale cooling applications. These units provide 1.5 MW of cooling and also use R513A refrigerant.
Danny Quinn, Head of HVAC & OFA Product Lines at Aggreko, emphasized the importance of supplementary cooling for critical industries. "We have invested in our European fleet of temperature control equipment so that we can provide the most efficient solutions that meet all regulatory requirements for customers, which can be implemented quickly on their site," Quinn stated.
Aggreko has also integrated its cooling solutions into its Greener Upgrades portfolio, which includes Stage V generators, alternative fuels, and Battery Energy Storage Systems to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s sustainability strategy, Energising Change™, aims to make clean technologies more accessible while ensuring customers can manage operational costs and environmental commitments effectively.
"As we come into key seasons for temperature control, we are making sure we are equipped with a strong fleet and the right people to implement solutions," Quinn added.
