Sunswap has announced its entry into the Australian market through a strategic partnership with Protran Solutions, marking its move into a sixth international market as demand for zero‑emission transport refrigeration continues to grow.
This development builds on the company’s rapid expansion across the UK, Belgium, Netherlands, France and Chile, where its LFP battery and solar-powered Endurance units are already in operation with major retailers and logistics operators such as Tesco, DLG, Ocado and Noble Foods.
Operators adopting the Endurance system have seen that electric refrigeration offers not only zero emissions but also significant cost benefits, with operating costs reduced by up to 81% and maintenance complexity removed. Michael Lowe, CEO of Sunswap, highlighted the appeal of the technology, stating: “Operators are choosing Endurance because it handles demanding operations better than diesel while cutting costs dramatically,” adding, “The environmental benefit is the outcome, not the compromise. That’s what’s driving adoption globally – fleets get better performance, lower costs, and zero emissions. The partnership with Protran brings that to Australian operators.”
Endurance provides 24 hours of frozen operation from a single charge, supported by trailer‑top solar that extends range and reduces charging needs. The units manage temperatures from -25°C frozen to ambient across challenging commercial routes, proven through daily use in varied climates and operational profiles.
Protran Solutions will deliver local sales, service and technical support, backed by decades of transport refrigeration experience. Grant Turner of Protran Solutions noted: “European operations prove this technology works in demanding commercial use,” and emphasised that “Australian operators need refrigeration that performs reliably while reducing costs. Endurance delivers both.”
This expansion follows Sunswap’s recent manufacturing scale‑up at its Leatherhead, Surrey facility and reflects its continued international growth as fleets transition from diesel to electric refrigeration.
