As with district heating, cooling can also be provided by a central refrigeration system. Several consumers are efficiently supplied with cold via insulated pipes thanks to innovative cooling systems that provide chilled water. The terms refrigeration system or refrigeration network are also used synonymously. This can be particularly effective in densely populated areas, as it provides reliable air conditioning to a large number of buildings without the need for the individual buildings to have their own corresponding systems. Refrigeration transport via piping is usually more energy efficient than individual cold generation in each building. A cooling network makes it possible to use environmentally friendly technologies such as waste heat recovery or the use of renewable energies for cooling.Refrigeration networks meet the growing demand for cooling resulting from increasing comfort requirements and more pronounced hot spells in summer. With a well-planned cooling network, building operators can significantly reduce energy consumption for air conditioning. In urban areas, this can have a positive impact on the energy network of entire cities.
