Cost Guide
Refrigeration Project Cost — 2026 CapEx benchmarks and financing
Refrigeration project CapEx ranges from USD 700/kW for packaged HFC chillers to USD 2,500/kW for transcritical CO₂ plants. ColdMatch sources competing quotes and arranges project finance for qualifying projects.
What ColdMatch delivers
- Packaged HFC chillers: USD 700–1,400/kW installed
- Industrial NH₃ plants: USD 1,200–2,200/kW with low OpEx
- Transcritical CO₂ systems: USD 1,400–2,500/kW, lowest GWP
- Pharma GDP suites: +30–50% over food-grade benchmarks
- Project finance, leasing and ECA-backed funding for qualifying CapEx
Frequently asked questions
What's the biggest cost driver?+
Temperature setpoint, refrigerant choice, redundancy and automation — followed by civil works and racking.
Can I finance a refrigeration project?+
Yes. We introduce equipment leasing, trade finance and project finance partners — explore at /financing.
Do you benchmark existing quotes?+
Yes. Submit a brief and we'll return free comparable quotes from vetted global suppliers.