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Supermarkets to benefit from F1 technology

Energy consumption makes up a significant percentage of a supermarket's operational costs, with energy-hungry refrigerators that keep the produce cool the largest consumer of power. Sainsbury's shoppers however, will no longer feel the chill of cold air spilling out to supermarket aisles. A ground-breaking Aerofoil developed by Williams will reduce energy consumption across 1,400 supermarkets and stores in the UK and will cut energy consumption by 44m kWh every year, the equivalent of 320million kettles boiled. The device, which has been inspired by the rear wing on the Williams F1 car, has shown significant reductions in energy consumption (up to 30% in lab testing), and has been trialled...
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