Growing uptake of natural refrigerants in commercial refrigeration

A recent report estimates the number of commercial refrigeration systems using R744 (CO2) or hydrocarbons in Europe and worldwide.
The number of installed refrigeration systems using R744 (CO2) and hydrocarbons has risen sharply, according to a report published in June 2022 by ATMOsphere (formerly shecco). With the introduction of specific bans on higher GWPs in commercial refrigeration systems and hermetically sealed refrigeration units from 2020, the market share oif these systems has increased, namely in Europe.