Aerofoil Energy to build a new, ultra-efficient supermarket fridge

The Elite project involves the design of a supermarket refrigeration display cabinet to maximise its aerodynamic and cooling efficiency, in turn reducing its energy consumption by 50% or more in comparison with the prevailing range of cabinets. The lead partner, Aerofoil Energy, is an award-winning technology company specialising in energy-efficiency innovations for food retail refrigeration. Aerofoil Energy has already installed 1.4 million units of its patented shelf-edge ‘Aerofoil’ technology in over 4,000 supermarkets, convenience stores and food outlets internationally. The company has also developed a suite of patented technologies suitable for installation in conventional new-build cabinets.