Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, has announced the expansion of its variable speed technology platform, integrating compressors, drives and controllers for heating, cooling and refrigeration systems.

This integrated solution drives enhanced efficiency, precise control, and sustainability across a wide range of heating and cooling applications – including energy storage, data centres, transportation, convenience stores and supermarkets – playing a key role in advancing the global energy transition.

Citing 2024 figures from International Energy Agency, the company says, heating in buildings is responsible for 4 gigatonnes (Gt) of CO2 emissions annually, representing approximately 10 per cent of total global emissions. In the data centre sector, global demand is projected to grow 2.5 times its current level by 2030, with consistent growth across all regions.

Copeland says its variable-speed integrated solution empowers customers to reduce system design costs, accelerate time to market, and achieve operational excellence. By delivering cost savings and promoting environmental stewardship, this solution positions businesses to meet evolving global sustainability demands, it adds.

Specifically designed for data centres, chillers, heat pumps, and energy storage applications, the 130cc variable-speed solution can achieve up to 30 per cent energy savings*. It meets stringent regulatory standards while advancing sustainability initiatives, ensuring customers remain future-ready in an increasingly eco-conscious world. 

Copeland offers industry-leading, innovative and efficient HVACR compression technologies for the residential, commercial, industrial and transportation sectors.​

“Operational efficiency, sustainability, and precise control are critical in meeting the global climate challenges of today and tomorrow,” says Michael Toh, President of Asia-Pacific region for Copeland. “At Copeland, we are committed to innovation, providing our customers with comprehensive solutions that accelerate time to market and reduce system design costs while providing sustainable value to our customers. Our variable speed integrated solutions enable advanced energy efficiency with the flexibility to support multiple low-GWP refrigerants to support sustainability across a wide range of applications.”

Copeland’s variable speed integrated solution delivers outstanding performance across a range of sectors, from green buildings and data centres to transportation applications. In data centres, Copeland’s drive technology ensures a high-power factor and low iTHD (total harmonic distortion in the current), enabling precise temperature and humidity control essential for uninterrupted hyperscaler operations. Its compact design is suited for transportation applications such as electric buses and trains, where space and efficiency are critical.

Additionally, Copeland says its solutions accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to air-source heat pumps, delivering exceptional efficiency even in low ambient conditions through enhanced vapour injection technology. By incorporating low-GWP refrigerants like R-454B / R-290, Copeland underscores its commitment to sustainability and helping its customers to minimise environmental impact.

* Based on Copeland’s comprehensive internal testing. Note that actual results may vary depending on specific application environments and conditions of use.