Converting the Production of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment to Natural Refrigerants in Swaziland
The project's objective was to make a switch to natural refrigerants in the equipment produced by local manufacturer Palfridge, replacing the halogenated refrigerants used in the past, and to eliminate any possible safety issues by providing intensive training, among other things. The project, which served as model for other companies and countries, supported the company in improving the energy efficiency of the equipment manufactured.
- Countries
- Eswatini
- IKI funding
- 1,419,681.12 €
- Duration
- 10/2008 till 05/2012
- Status
- completed
- Implementing organisation
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
- Political Partner
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- Swaziland Environment Authority
- Implementing Partner
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- Palfridge
State of implementation/results
- Project completed
- Alternative climate-friendly technology based on hydrocarbons (HCs) has been successfully rolled out at Palfridge; appliances are widespread in the market (sales of the appliances in 2012 reached 92% of annual production)
- A comprehensive safety policy has been put in place and published for use by appliance manufacturers worldwide
- The new appliances are on average 27% more energy efficient
- Local employees and service engineers have received training and are now competent in using the technology
- Experience has been transferred to other market participants, for example through a workshop involving refrigerator manufacturers in Latin America
Latest Update:
12/2025
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