Sustainable cooling for high-efficiency logistics facilities
Project overview
Modern logistics facilities require cooling systems that support reliable operation while aligning with stringent energy performance and sustainability targets. As buildings increase in scale and efficiency expectations rise; cooling infrastructure must integrate seamlessly into the overall building concept.
For the ebm-papst distribution center in Germany, JAEGGI delivered a cooling solution designed to support stable operation while contributing to the site’s energy-efficient building strategy.
The challenge
The distribution center required a cooling system that could:
- Support reliable operation across extended operating hours
- Align with energy efficiency and sustainability objectives
- Integrate into a modern, high-performance building envelope
- Operate efficiently under varying load and ambient conditions
The distribution center was conceived as a highly innovative, energy-efficient facility, with sustainability and operational efficiency embedded into the building design from the outset. This required all technical systems, including cooling, to be developed as part of a coherent, whole-facility concept, rather than added as standalone solutions.
Extended operating hours, high internal heat gains, and varying load profiles placed demanding requirements on cooling performance. At the same time, the system needed to integrate cleanly into a modern, high-performance building envelope, meeting strict expectations around energy efficiency, noise control, and long-term maintainability.
The challenge was to deliver a cooling solution that aligned fully with the facility’s design intent — supporting reliable day-to-day operation while contributing to the building’s overall energy strategy and sustainability objectives.
The JAEGGI solution
JAEGGI supplied a cooling system combining JAEGGI heat exchangers with Güntner condensers, configured to meet the operational and energy performance requirements of the logistics facility. System operation is managed via the Güntner Motor Management System, enabling precise control of fan operation in response to changing load and ambient conditions.
System selection and configuration focused on efficient heat rejection, stable performance, and seamless integration into the building’s technical infrastructure. Intelligent motor control supports energy-efficient operation while maintaining consistent cooling performance across extended operating hours.
By adopting a system-level approach, integrating equipment, controls, and building requirements, JAEGGI ensured that cooling performance aligned with the wider objectives of the facility, rather than operating as an isolated technical system.
Operational benefits
The installed solution supports:
- Reliable cooling for logistics and distribution operations
- Energy-efficient system performance aligned with building targets
- Low-noise operation suitable for commercial environments
- Predictable, low-maintenance operation over the system lifecycle
- A reduction of approximately 380 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per year
This approach enables dependable operation while supporting long-term efficiency and sustainability goals.
Outcome
The distribution center limits electrical cooling to peak demand by operating within a heat-driven energy concept. JAEGGI’s hybrid dry cooling solution enables this operating mode, supporting reliable performance across extended hours. The result is approximately 83% improvement against regulatory energy targets and a CO₂ reduction of around 380 tonnes per year, combined with low-noise operation suitable for logistics environments.
Project insight
Cooling systems designed as part of the building infrastructure support both operational reliability and long-term energy performance.