Project Overview
As part of a site-wide energy transition, Redge delivered a 500 kW air-cooled chiller with total heat recovery at an industrial packaging facility in France. The system addresses both cooling and heating needs simultaneously, enhancing energy efficiency and contributing to the site's decarbonization strategy.
Deployed in collaboration with local engineering experts, the installation ensures thermal optimization across production processes—maximizing performance while minimizing environmental impact.
Challenges
The customer required a comprehensive thermal solution that could:
- Deliver chilled water for manufacturing processes
- Recover and repurpose waste heat for site usage
- Lower overall energy consumption and operating costs
- Align with French energy savings initiatives (CEE)
With rising energy costs and stricter climate targets, the client prioritized both immediate ROI and long-term sustainability.
Redge Solution
Redge supplied a Lennox chiller equipped with 100% heat recovery, designed to serve dual functions on-site:
- Chilled water for cooling process equipment
- Recovered heat redirected to support domestic hot water systems or production preheating loops
This dual-output configuration significantly improves energy efficiency while supporting compliance with French CEE programs.
Key advantages included:
- Reduced utility bills and CO₂ emissions
- Enhanced thermal performance without additional infrastructure
- Seamless integration into the existing hydronic network
- Built-in logic to manage cooling and heating demands in parallel
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Key Outcomes
Thanks to the new installation, the industrial site now benefits from:
- 500 kW cooling capacity with integrated heat recovery
- Lower operating costs through dual-use thermal output
- Reduced environmental footprint and improved energy classification
- Year-round performance aligned with production demand
- Qualification for national energy savings mechanisms
The project's success is a testament to close coordination between Redge, local engineers, and the site's facility management team.
Have a Project Coming Up?
Whether you're rethinking energy use in industrial production or planning for net-zero emissions, Redge offers hydronic cooling and heating systems that support decarbonization and high-performance operations.
Contact our team to explore tailored chiller and heat pump solutions that match your thermal roadmap.