11 REFRIGERATION COVER 26 - Flipbook - Page 10
GENERAL
iCO2RE CO₂ range – Naturally efficient cooling
Panasonic’s iCO2RE range is a new generation of CO₂ condensing units, built on more
sustainability, energy efficiency, and flexibility. Using CO₂ – a natural refrigerant – iCO2RE
supports today’s environmental goals while delivering reliable, high‑performance cooling.
Comparison of CO₂ emissions.
Unit: t/year
400
67%
300
Direct influence 1)
71%
0
R404A
CO2
Freezer
temperature
10
CO₂ emission
67% reduction
65%
200
100
Energy saving
25,4% freezer
16,2% refrigeration
R404A
CO2
Refrigerator
temperature
R404A
CO2
Total (our own
research in Japan)
Indirect influence 2)
1) Direct influence presents the effect of refrigerant leakage comparing R744 (CO₂) with
R404A. 2) Indirect influence presents CO₂ emissions linked to power consumption of CO₂ unit
and conventional units.
By Panasonic research in Japan. Comparing 6 shops average for R404A Inverter multi
condensing unit.
