Reduce Energy in Logistics & Warehousing
systematically – 24/7, fully automated

Cold chains, loading doors, conveyor systems and charging infrastructure for industrial trucks – in 24/7 logistics operations, energy costs accumulate around the clock. Alligator Analytica monitors all consumers automatically, detects peak loads and raises an immediate alarm whenever the cold chain is at risk.

10–16 %
typical energy savings
24/7
automated monitoring
45 %
BAFA subsidy available
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The 3 Biggest Energy Consumers
in Logistics & Warehousing

In temperature-controlled logistics centres, refrigeration technology accounts for up to 70 % of electricity consumption. Loading doors and conveyor systems add to the bill as often-overlooked cost drivers.

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Refrigeration Technology & Cold Chains

In temperature-controlled warehouses, refrigeration is by far the single largest consumer – up to 70 % of total electricity consumption. Icing, incorrectly set target temperatures and faulty door seals silently drive up costs.

Typical Savings Potential
8–15 % through continuous refrigeration monitoring, defrost optimisation and temperature set-point adjustment
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Loading Doors & Heat Losses

Every opening of a loading door in a deep-freeze warehouse costs several kilowatt-hours – with hundreds of door cycles per shift, this adds up considerably. Poorly sealing doors that nobody checks also cause a continuous heat ingress.

Typical Savings Potential
3–8 % through door dwell-time monitoring, automated alerts and optimised door-usage routines
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Conveyor Systems, Lighting & Peak Loads

Conveyor belts, stacker cranes and forklift charging stations operate in shift patterns – with high inrush currents that create peak loads. Lighting across large warehouse areas often burns continuously in unused zones throughout the day.

Typical Savings Potential
3–6 % through peak load capping, lighting controls and optimised charging schedules for industrial trucks

Savings Targets in Logistics –
realistic and verified

Figures from projects in logistics centres with 10,000–80,000 m² of warehouse space, temperature-controlled areas and multi-shift operations.

6 %
Immediate effect: refrigeration monitoring
Achieved through transparent refrigeration data and defrost optimisation in the first few weeks alone
+4 %
Peak load management
Reduction of the demand charge component through staggered start-up of compressors and conveyor systems
+3 %
Loading doors & lighting controls
Presence-based and zone-based lighting, door dwell-time alerts and optimised shift handovers
≥13 %
Total savings (combined)
When all identified measures are fully implemented within an ISO 50001 framework
Logistics Specifics: Demand Charges

Unlike other sectors, in logistics the demand charge is often a greater lever than the energy unit price. Short peak loads caused by the simultaneous start-up of compressors, conveyor systems and charging infrastructure determine the monthly demand charge – active load management can significantly reduce this component.

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Case Study · Logistics & Warehousing

Deep-freeze logistics operator, 2 sites, Western Germany

28,000 m² deep-freeze warehouse, 3-shift operation, 8.4 million kWh annual consumption – 68 % attributable to refrigeration. No digital instrumentation for refrigeration units, only manual temperature logs. Objective: cost reduction + ISO 50001.

Installation period 8 weeks
ISO 50001 certification after 7 months
Refrigeration savings (year 1) – 11.8 % (≈ €99,000/year)
Peak load reduced – 19 % demand peak
BAFA BEW Module 3 35 % grant
Payback period (net) approx. 9 months
Typical insights after 4 weeks
  • Refrigeration units account for 60–80 % of energy consumption – temperature optimisation delivers measurable cost reductions
  • Doors and airlocks cause recurring energy spikes that can be reliably proven with monitoring
  • Temperature deviations in the cold chain are detected on average 4–6 hours earlier than with manual checks
Supported Protocols & Systems
M-Bus Modbus RTU/TCP OPC-UA MQTT Danfoss AK TCP/IP

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