UK battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration unit manufacturer, Sunswap, has entered the Australian market, marking its expansion into a sixth international market as global demand for zero-emission transport refrigeration accelerates.
The company’s Australian entry, through a strategic partnership with Protran Solutions, follows rapid international expansion across the UK, Belgium, Netherlands, France and most recently Chile and Latin America.
Sunswap’s battery and solar-powered Endurance units now operate for major retailers and logistics operators including Tesco, DLG, Ocado and Noble Foods.
The expansion accelerates as operators discover electric refrigeration delivers not just zero-emissions but up to 81 per cent reduction in operating costs while eliminating maintenance complexity.
“Operators are choosing Endurance because it handles demanding operations better than diesel while cutting costs dramatically,” said Sunswap CEO, Michael Lowe.
“The environmental benefit is the outcome, not the compromise. That’s what’s driving adoption globally – fleets get better performance, lower costs, and zero emissions. The partnership with Protran brings that to Australian operators.”
Endurance delivers 24 hours of frozen operation from a single charge, with trailer-top solar extending range and reducing charging requirements. The units handle -25°C frozen to ambient temperature control across demanding commercial routes, proven through daily operations spanning multiple climates, countries and operational profiles.
Protran Solutions brings decades of combined transport refrigeration experience to provide local sales, service and technical support across Australia.
“European operations prove this technology works in demanding commercial use,” said Protran Solutions General Manager, Grant Turner.
“Australian operators need refrigeration that performs reliably while reducing costs. Endurance delivers both.”
The Australian expansion follows Sunswap’s recent manufacturing scale-up at its Surrey facility and continues the company’s international growth as fleets worldwide replace diesel transport refrigeration with electric alternatives.
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