The Cold Storage Energy Challenge
Cold storage facilities face unique energy demands. Continuous 24/7 refrigeration creates a massive, constant baseload that standard tariff structures rarely account for. Compressors, evaporators, and defrost cycles drive consumption patterns that are fundamentally different from typical commercial buildings. Without specialist management, you're almost certainly overpaying.
Voltage Optimisation for Compressors
Refrigeration compressors are one of the biggest energy consumers on site, and they're particularly sensitive to excess voltage. UK supply voltage often runs above the 220V that equipment is optimised for. Voltage optimisation corrects this, reducing compressor overconsumption by 6-12% with no impact on cooling performance. The investment typically pays back within 2-3 years.
Demand Side Response (DSR)
Your thermal mass is an asset. Cold stores hold temperature for extended periods, which means you can temporarily reduce compressor load during peak grid demand and earn revenue for doing so. We manage the entire DSR process, from qualification through to dispatch and settlement. Some clients earn five figures annually from their flexibility alone.
Tailored Energy Procurement
Standard business energy contracts don't suit 24/7 operations. We negotiate contracts that reflect your actual consumption profile, including overnight and weekend rates, seasonal adjustments, and pass-through cost structures that give you transparency on exactly what you're paying for. Multi-site portfolios benefit from consolidated purchasing power.
LED Lighting in Cold Environments
If you're still running fluorescent lighting in your cold stores, you're wasting energy twice over. Fluorescent tubes perform poorly in low temperatures, losing up to 30% efficiency. LEDs actually perform better in the cold, delivering full output from the moment they're switched on. The upgrade reduces lighting costs by 60-70% and eliminates the maintenance burden of constantly replacing failed tubes.