Sainsbury's keeps it cool with 400,000 energy-saving 'Formula One' fridges

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Supermarket claims Aerofoil fridges have cut energy use from refrigeration across its UK stores by 15 per cent

Sainsbury's has completed the rollout of innovative energy-saving fridges across all its UK supermarkets and convenience stores, utilising technology originally designed to keep Formula One racing cars...

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