Heat pumps the size of a five-storey building could be on the way from Fonterra.

It's partnered with German company Man Energy Solutions to tackle its carbon production through greener steam generation.

The giant heat pumps would reduce enough to be the equivalent to taking 25,000 thousand cars off the road.

Fonterra chief operating officer Fraser Whineray joined Kate Hawkesby.

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Heat pumps the size of a five-storey building could be on the way from Fonterra.
It's partnered with German company Man Energy Solutions to tackle its carbon production through greener steam generation.
The giant heat pumps would reduce enough to be the equivalent to taking 25,000 thousand cars off the road.
Fonterra chief operating officer Fraser Whineray joined Kate Hawkesby.
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