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DFDS to deploy Sunswap cold chain TRU solution

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A London-based company aiming to decarbonise the cold chain has entered into an agreement with DFDS to deploy its Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) technology solution in 2022.

DFDS, northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics company, will deploy Sunswap’s zero-emission TRU on UK roads in February 2022. The demonstrator will be used to transport real-world produce for DFDS, so that they can road test a more environmentally friendly alternative for their current fleet. Following a successful deployment DFDS will confirm an agreed pre-order.

Sunswap is a start-up developing electric transport refrigeration technology that utilises energy prediction software, adaptive battery capacity and solar power covering the trailer roof to decarbonise the cold chain.

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“We have recently been able to share the independent modelling carried out by…Cenex, that has shown that Sunswap’s battery and solar architecture offers a 100 per cent reduction in air quality emissions compared to a diesel TRU,” said Sunswap CEO Michael Lowe. “Our technology also offers 79-93 per cent global warming impact savings. Depending on the use case, total cost ownership savings after seven years range between 20-50 per cent compared to diesel; making it a more cost-effective alternative for businesses in the cold chain space."

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