What is Local Warming?
Local Warming means heating workstations and industrial spaces by using short-wave infrared technology. This provides heat to specific areas without waste and with substantial energy savings.
The use of short-wave infrared technology makes it possible to create a “heat bubble”, which is able to heat a specific area where people are present, only when necessary and only for as long as necessary. The heat is not affected by the movement of air caused, for example by doors and windows being opened and closed, or stratification, where warm air rises—a big problem when trying to provide heat in large spaces.
The limits of traditional air heating systems
Climate change and the increasing attention to the need for a reduction in CO2 emissions are two of the main factors that are currently hastening not only the transition to renewable sources, but also the search for solutions able to guarantee energy efficiency.
In this context, traditional heating systems that heat the air have many limitations, such as:
The unneccessary waste of energy from the need for preheating and the need to heat the entire volume of air of a room, rather than the individual zones.
High energy consumption due to the need to keep the heating system on almost constantly.
The difficulty of heating large industrial spaces because heat is dispersed as a result of air movements, as is often the case with sectional doors and windows, etc.
Complex, expensive, centralised management in the event of sudden temperature changes.
High mandatory maintenance costs.
High ecological impact.
Why is “local warming” the heating system of the future?
More Effective
Simpler
Installing and/or implementing a SunSwitch localised infrared heating system means creating a simple electrical system that saves both time and money, because there is no need for expensive, invasive masonry work.
Healthier
Because it does not cause air movements, dust, allergens, viruses and bacteria are not recirculated. In addition, compared to traditional gas systems, no condensation is generated inside the structure, and the air does not tend to dry out.
Less Expensive
More Ecological
Heating the work areas only where necessary for the time they are occupied significantly reduces energy consumption, and thus ecological impact.
In addition, by using the energy produced by a photovoltaic system, where present, or deciding to use energy produced exclusively from renewable sources, it is possible to make the heating system even more eco-sustainable. In this way, the volume of CO2 associated with running the heating system that is released into the atmosphere is reduced.
Choosing to heat an industrial space with SunSwitch means:
Savings
No Maintenance
Flexibility
Modern Technology
Safety
Reduced Environmental Impact
Cost Reductions
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