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TER150Services

Official measure title

Central frigorífica de alta eficiencia con sistemas de refrigeración directa.

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TER150

What this sheet covers

Sheet TER150 covers “Central frigorífica de alta eficiencia con sistemas de refrigeración directa.”. It is a standardised sheet under Spain’s CAE scheme: it defines the scope of the measure and the official method for quantifying final-energy savings when its conditions are met.

Operational summary

Who it is for

Supermarkets, logistics platforms, hotels and other services-sector activities with commercial refrigeration that renew a direct-expansion refrigeration pack.

What is installed

A high-efficiency refrigeration pack is installed, with modulating compressors, electronic condensing control and suction-pressure regulation, replacing the existing direct refrigeration pack.

Where the saving comes from

The saving comes from better seasonal performance of the refrigeration system: higher part-load COP, floating condensing and lower compressor consumption during low-demand hours.

How to apply it

Before matching a project to TER150, confirm that the baseline, implemented solution, dates, equipment or areas and evidence fit the scope in the PDF. Then apply its formula using traceable data and collect the required documentation.

Eligibility conditions

  • Existing direct refrigeration installation in a services-sector building or activity.
  • New refrigeration pack with manufacturer-certified performance, using the Annex II reference values of the sheet.
  • Refrigeration pack justification report as required by Annex III of the official sheet.
  • Cooling capacity and temperature regime consistent with the installation's demand.
  • Documented annual operating data (hours, temperature levels, services served).
  • Work carried out and invoiced within the period accepted by the CAE scheme.

Calculation method

Final energy saving

Saving (kWh/year) = Q_cooling × (1/COP_ref − 1/COP_new)

Q_cooling
annual cooling demand served by the pack, in kWh/year.
COP_ref
Annex II reference performance for the installation's regime.
COP_new
certified seasonal performance of the installed pack.

Evidence to collect

  1. 01Refrigeration pack justification report (Annex III) signed by a qualified engineer.
  2. 02Invoice for supply, assembly and commissioning, with proof of payment.
  3. 03Datasheets for compressors, condenser and control system, including refrigerant.
  4. 04Temperature regime data and the cooling demand served.
  5. 05Photographs of the removed and installed packs, with nameplates.
  6. 06Proof of ownership and the CAE assignment agreement.

Mistakes that get the application refused

These are the most frequent refusal grounds during application review. Avoiding them speeds up CAE validation.

  • Submitting an incomplete or unsigned Annex III report.
  • Using a catalogue COP measured under conditions other than the real regime.
  • Not applying the Annex II reference values for the case at hand.
  • Declaring cooling demand without evidence of operating hours or services served.
  • Combining the pack and other works in one invoice with no breakdown.

Supporting annexes

TER150 Anexo II: Valores de referencia de la fórmula.TER150 Anexo III: Informe justificativo de la central frigorífica.

TER150: frequently asked questions

Does TER150 also cover display cabinets?

No. TER150 addresses the refrigeration pack. Cabinets and display cases fall under other services-sector sheets such as TER190 or TER200.

Is the Annex III report mandatory?

Yes. The refrigeration pack justification report is the document that allows the declared performance and its calculation conditions to be verified.

Can it apply to a capacity extension?

The sheet covers replacing or installing the pack within the described scope. An extension must evidence demand before and after so the saving is not overstated.

What role does the refrigerant play?

It drives both performance and regulatory compliance, so it must appear in the datasheet and in the justification report.

Can it be combined with other measures on the same site?

Yes, if each sheet applies to its own scope and the same saving is not counted twice against the same consumption.

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