Zero carbon chiller technology catapult Snozone’s savings on electricity and CO2 emissions

Snozone Milton Keynes, one of the UK’s top indoor leisure attractions, is celebrating improved usage, profitability and functionality following the installation of Star Refrigeration’s latest air-cooled Azanechillers 2.0.

The UK’s leading refrigeration manufacturer, Star Refrigeration, have helped Snozone save a substantial 56% on electricity bills and achieve a drop in emissions of 700 tonnes of CO2, in only four months, thanks to the exceptional efficiency of the Azanechillers 2.0 which exceeded Europe’s Eco-Design Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements by 80%.

The Snozone facility contains 1500 tonnes of snow and ice which have to be maintained at -4˚C air temperature for optimal operation, and the new refrigeration plant uses less energy to produce better skiing conditions. Keeping the environment cool at Snozone is crucial for business, but the building’s previous refrigeration plant was struggling with summer ambient temperatures and a temporary chiller plant was required regularly to support it on a seasonal basis.

Hulley & Kirkwood, consulting engineers, designed a strategy for improving the cooling plant while maintaining business continuity. It was essential to ensure long term reliability and economic efficiency, and Star’s reputation as the industry’s leading refrigeration experts led to the company being contracted as part of the strategy. An innovative new refrigeration plant installation by Star Refrigeration, which uses ammonia as a refrigerant, has improved efficiency and safeguarded the facility for the future.