Global dairy leader, Saputo, will replace its fossil fuel boilers with Copeland’s Vilter VQ95 single-screw industrial heat pumps.
The move to Copeland’s ammonia-based system will deliver a major reduction in carbon emissions and energy usage.
Heat pumps globally have the potential to reduce global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by at least 500 million tonnes by 2030.
The Vilter VQ95 industrial heat pump, scheduled for commissioning at Saputo’s Abbotsford plant within six months, is projected to contribute to a 40 per cent reduction in annual CO2 emissions.
Designed to repurpose waste energy, the system will generate 1.5 megawatts of heating capacity, supporting Saputo’s ambitious sustainability initiatives.
Saputo partnered with Copeland for its advanced technology and comprehensive support.
Designed to work with ammonia, a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)-free natural refrigerant with zero global warming potential (GWP), the Vilter VQ95 heat pump is compact and adaptable, simplifying implementation and allowing end-users to more easily scale future operations.
With a proven Vilter single-screw compressor at its heart, the VQ95 solution offers a high coefficient of performance (COP), three to five times more efficient than natural gas boilers.
Copeland vice president for Canada, Ryan Garrah, said sustainability demands bold action and practical solutions.
"The Vilter VQ95 heat pump demonstrates Copeland’s commitment to helping industries transition to a carbon-neutral future with technology that’s not only highly effective but also simple and reliable,” he said.