CAREL launches a white paper on energy efficiency in food retail stores
CAREL launches a white paper on energy efficiency in food retail stores
CAREL presents its new white paper, “Energy efficiency in food retail stores. Regulatory and technical aspects, and AI tools”, an in-depth document dedicated to the challenges and opportunities linked to energy optimisation in large-scale retail stores.
In a scenario marked by volatile energy costs, evolving European and global regulations, and growing focus on ESG objectives, energy efficiency is becoming increasingly strategic for the food retail sector. The white paper addresses the topic through an integrated approach, connecting the regulatory framework, economic dynamics, available technologies and the new possibilities offered by artificial intelligence.
The document analyses the European EPBD Directive, the evolution of energy costs and the main tariff models, highlighting how the ability to monitor and modulate consumption is now essential to transform energy from an operating cost into a strategic management variable.
Significant attention is dedicated to food retail, where refrigeration, HVAC and lighting are key areas for action. However, optimisation must be achieved while ensuring food safety, product quality and operational continuity within the store.
The white paper also explores the role of AI in data analysis, plant monitoring and the identification of anomalies and improvement opportunities, while underlining the central role of human expertise in critical decisions and in the fine tuning of systems.
