Panasonic HVAC & CC has launched outdoor CO₂ refrigerant condensing units in Singapore, marking the company’s expansion of its commercial refrigeration business in Southeast Asia. The systems use R744, with a global warming potential of 1, and are designed for outdoor installation to reduce the indoor space required for refrigeration equipment.
The new range consists of six models with capacities ranging from 2 HP to 20 HP. Panasonic says the units are factory pre-assembled, reducing design workload and installation requirements compared with conventional rack-type systems.
The installation includes four 20 HP CO₂ refrigerant condensing units and 24 remote refrigeration showcases. Panasonic said this is the first Singapore installation of an outdoor CO₂ refrigerant condensing unit using R744. The company has been developing CO₂ condensing units since 2010 and reported cumulative global shipments exceeding 39,000 units by June 2026.
Panasonic HVAC & CC develops, manufactures, and sells both condensing units and display cases for supermarkets, and has established a supply framework that combines both product categories across Southeast Asia. These features align well with the needs of the Singapore market, resulting in the adoption of the product at a new store operated by Sheng Siong, one of Singapore’s leading supermarket chains. In this project, both products were adopted together, enabling the delivery of a comprehensive refrigeration solution. The initiative will also help bridge academic research and practical refrigeration applications as demand for lower-GWP cooling technologies continues to grow.
