For warehouse and factory owners, cutting their heat energy bills by over 90% might seem like a pipedream. I’ve been in enough warehouses to know one thing: heating them is expensive and frustrating. It often feels like throwing money into the wind.
However, times are changing, and with the introduction of Shortwave Infrared (SWI), a revolutionary technology set to redefine warehouse heating, business owners can finally achieve energy savings on the scale they need.
Shortwave Infrared (SWI)
For warehouse owners, slashing heat energy bills by more than 90% might sound far-fetched. Having spent time in countless warehouses, I know one thing: heating them is both costly and frustrating like throwing money into thin air.
But times are changing. With the arrival of Shortwave Infrared (SWI), a ground-breaking technology poised to transform warehouse heating, business owners can now achieve the substantial energy savings they've been seeking.
Beyond the Status Quo
Faced with soaring bills, warehouse, and factory owners are actively seeking better alternatives
For years, warehouse heating has been stuck in a cycle of inefficiency opting for bulky systems that consume vast amounts of energy but offer little in return. High heating bills were once seen as an unavoidable cost of doing business. However, the energy price hikes of 2021 and 2022 completely changed the game, straining heating budgets and forcing a rethink of what's acceptable.
But there are positives to find in the situation. Faced with soaring bills, warehouse, and factory owners are actively seeking better alternatives.
Next-gen technology
An industry long overdue for disruption has finally found the push it needed to embrace 'next-gen' technology. Enter Shortwave Infrared, ready to take the spotlight.
At the forefront of the heating revolution, it’s delivering unprecedented energy savings and cost efficiency, setting a new standard for businesses nationwide.
Lost in Translation
So, what sets SWI apart, and why does it outperform current systems? It all comes down to SWI's core heating principles. One of the most rewarding moments of my career was seeing the reaction of workers, shivering in a drafty space, suddenly feeling the warmth from SWI heaters. Their faces said it all – they couldn’t believe how something so simple could work so effectively.
However, the main issue is that currently, the warehouse and logistics sector largely depends on convection heating, which works by warming the air within a space. While this might be adequate for smaller, enclosed areas, it falls short in large, open-plan spaces where heat quickly dissipates.
Basic physics
Turning up the thermostat won’t help either, as the principles are floored from the beginning
It all comes down to basic physics, warm air rises. In buildings with high ceilings, this means heat drifts upwards, leaving workers on the ground cold, while the warmth stays out of reach. The issue is made worse by large doors and windows, which allow even more heat to escape.
For those lucky enough to be near a heater, it can be hit-or-miss. Turning up the thermostat won’t help either, as the principles are floored from the beginning. You’ll just be draining budgets quicker than before.
SWI: A New Frontier
On the other hand, Shortwave Infrared Heating offers a revolutionary solution. By providing localized heat, it ensures workers stay comfortable and productive, regardless of the ambient temperature.
Unlike traditional heating systems, SWI eliminates heat loss by targeting individuals directly – a feeling akin to the warm sun on your back. This strategic approach not only saves energy, but also creates a more comfortable workspace, making it an ideal solution for businesses seeking major efficiency and cost savings.
Cost and carbon savings
Unlike convection heating, SWI also delivers consistent warmth, eliminating cold spots.
Additionally, its electric power source offers substantial cost and carbon savings, making it a sensible choice for those looking to align their heating systems with ESG initiatives.
The Verdict is In
By implementing SWIR, we helped them achieve a 90% reduction in energy consumption
The good news is that the word is out, and companies are now reporting over 90% energy savings while drastically reducing their carbon footprints.
A recent customer faced the challenge of heating a massive 5,000-square-meter space. By implementing SWIR, we helped them achieve a 90% reduction in energy consumption, exceeding expectations.
Annual energy consumption
The numbers speak for themselves. Annual energy consumption dropped from 150,000 kWh (gas) to 16,000 kWh (electricity), showcasing the incredible potential for change in UK businesses. This is just one example, imagine what we can achieve rolling out SWI across the country,
The positive impact on the bottom line has prompted the company to implement SWI across all of its UK sites. As a sustainability-driven business, SWI provides a crucial solution to reduce reliance on carbon-heavy fossil fuels.
The Future is Bright
SWI's potential to transform warehouse and logistics is endless and businesses are now waking up to its potential, and are rightly being drawn in by the idea of significant cost and carbon savings. It’s a shift in mindset that’s challenging traditional heating methods.
By focusing on precise, targeted warmth, rather than wasteful, resource-heavy convection heating, UK businesses are already saving millions of pounds each year.
Efficiency of infrared technological challenges
Business owners are accustomed to thinking of heating as raising the overall temperature of a space
Yet one of the biggest challenges the industry faces is a mental one, not a mechanical one. Business owners are accustomed to thinking of heating as raising the overall temperature of a space.
However, this outdated approach fails to consider the efficiency of infrared technology, which delivers focused warmth directly to workers, equipment, or specific areas.
Impact of SWI
I'm always thrilled to see the reactions of customers amazed by the impact of SWI. However, we need more people to embrace this innovative heating method, which means winning more hearts and minds.
For those ready to make the switch, the benefits will be substantial, potentially saving thousands, if not millions, on heating bills at a time when they need it most.