# Energy-Saving Refrigerator Accessories The Aerofoil System Helps Reduce Supermarket Energy Waste By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerofoil References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/williams-aerofoil-refrigerators-efficiency/37174) & [williamsf1](http://www.williamsf1.com/advanced-engineering/news/supermarketfridgesbecomemoreenergyefficient/) [Williams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-accessibility) Advanced Engineering has teamed up with Aerofoil Energy to come up with a [commercial refrigerator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godrej) accessory that could help reduce the energy consumption of big supermarket refrigerators by as much as 41.5%. The add-on can easily be clipped onto existing cabinets, so supermarkets can upgrade their stores without having to purchase entirely new systems. The Aerofoil technology can be attached to refrigerator shelves, manipulating air flow in order to keep the cool air inside. This means units don't have to consume as much energy just to be able to produce at the required temperature. The product, which is still under development, utilizes the Williams [Formula One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riot-games-coinbase) team's experience and expertise in aerodynamic design and testing and brings it to the seemingly scarcely related world of commercial refrigeration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Energy-saving Refrigerator Accessories:** Opportunity for developing innovative accessories that reduce energy consumption in refrigeration systems. - **Aerofoil Technology:** Potential for adapting Aerofoil technology to other industries requiring efficient air flow and temperature regulation. - **Cross-industry Collaboration:** Opportunity for collaboration between industries to bring expertise and innovation to seemingly unrelated sectors. ### Where This Applies - **Supermarket Industry:** Opportunity for supermarkets to reduce energy waste and upgrade their refrigeration systems without purchasing new units. - **Commercial Refrigeration Industry:** Potential for developing accessories and technologies to improve energy efficiency in commercial refrigeration units. - **Aerodynamic Design Industry:** Opportunity for utilizing aerodynamic design principles and expertise in other industries seeking energy-saving solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compartmentalized Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-refrigerator.md) - [Eco Retail Freezer Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-freezer-cabinets.md) - [Food Preservation Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beko.md) - [Energy-Saving Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitamin-fresh.md) - [AI-Powered Appliance Cooling Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-hybrid-cooling-technology.md) - [Assistive Grocery Store Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerant-tracking.md) - [Tri-Cooling Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-zone-refrigerator.md) - [Energy-Efficient Portable Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energyefficient-portable-fridges.md) - [Energy-Optimized Cooling Freezers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujidenzo.md)