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Refrigeration energy is compressor load x run hours x days, plus about 15% for evaporator fans, condenser fans, lighting and defrost cycles. Run hours reflect the duty cycle: a store pulling down a fresh intake runs far longer per day than one holding a stable load.
Cold chain energy
Compressor kWh = kW x run hours x days; total = compressor kWh x 1.15; cost = total x tariff
Pre-cool produce before loading, load in staged batches rather than all at once, keep door openings short with air curtains, and maintain insulation and door seals. Poor seals alone can add 15-25%.
Yes for benchmarking. Divide total energy by tonnes stored and days to get kWh per tonne-day, which lets you compare stores of different sizes and commodities.