Climate crisis, rapidly depleting energy resources and energy costs are among the main agenda items of all sectors. Especially the industrial sector, which has the highest energy consumption in Turkey with a share of 35 percent. The industrial sector is developing environmentally friendly strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of its activities and increase its competitiveness.

“When it comes to energy saving in the industry, one of the first items that comes to mind is air conditioning systems; because air conditioning systems are responsible for approximately 50 percent of all energy use of a facility,” said Çukurova Heat Marketing Manager Osman Ünlü, drawing attention to the savings that businesses will make by using the right heating system and thus the contribution they will make to sustainable life.

There are many factors that affect the profitability of businesses in the industry. Energy is the biggest cost item for businesses and ranks first among these factors. Businesses that want to increase their competitiveness and reduce carbon emissions originating from their activities are reviewing their energy expenses. Because the sector with the highest energy consumption in Turkey is the industrial sector with a share of 35 percent.

71 percent of emissions are energy-related

In 2021, 28 percent of the energy consumption of the industrial sector was electricity, 26 percent was natural gas, and 12 percent was coal. In addition, energy-related emissions account for the highest share of total greenhouse gas emissions in Turkey, at 71 percent. Therefore, energy savings in the industrial sector, which has a high energy saving potential, are of great importance for both profitability and a sustainable world.

Air conditioning systems consume 50 percent of the energy used in industry

“When it comes to energy saving in industry, one of the first items that comes to mind is air conditioning systems; because air conditioning systems are responsible for approximately 50 percent of all energy use of a facility,” said Çukurova Heat Marketing Manager Osman Ünlü, drawing attention to the savings that businesses will provide by using the right heating system and thus the contribution they will make to sustainable life:

Provides 30 to 70 percent energy savings

“Old and inefficient heating systems, which are responsible for 50 percent of all energy use of a facility, threaten energy resources and ecological life. For this reason, businesses and industrial facilities aim to reduce both energy consumption costs and environmental impacts by renewing old and inefficient heating systems. At this point, businesses prefer radiant heating systems. Because in these systems, there is no obligation to heat the entire facility, as in central air conditioning systems. By heating optionally, that is, in preferred areas, 30 to 70 percent savings can be achieved compared to central hot air blowing systems.

Up to 70% savings with technology in compliance with the Ecodesign Directive

As Çukurova Isı, our Goldsun CPH ceramic plate radiant heater product, which we developed in accordance with the European Commission’s Ecodesign Directive (ErP), is defined as the most environmentally friendly technology in its class with its low emission values. The local (regional) and spot (point) heating feature of Goldsun CPH provides savings of up to 70% by heating only the area or areas that need heating in high, large and uninsulated industrial facilities where heating is difficult.

In addition, with ‘Blackheat Pipe Radiant Heating Systems’, we provide very short and comfortable heating in facilities with a height of 6 m and above, reducing the operational costs and environmental impacts of businesses. In this system, the gas circulating inside the radiant pipe releases its heat to the pipe. The radiation that starts to spread from the pipe is directed downwards again by means of the reflector on the pipe. Thus, the rays, which are directed directly to people and machines without being affected by air movements, prevent energy losses.

The time it takes for radiant heating systems to enter the regime also plays an important role in preventing energy losses. While the period of entering the regime of classical systems takes 2 to 4 hours, this period is reduced to 1 hour in radiant heating systems. Thus, both energy losses are prevented and comfort conditions are provided in a short time..

SPPs increased the demand for electric heaters

SPP applications, which have recently become widespread in factories, have also increased the demand for electric heaters. As Çukurova Isı, we support the ‘carbon neutral’ targets by reducing the emission values ​​of factories caused by heating with our Golsun Vega series electric heaters, which we produce in 18 different types and capacities from 1.5 kW to 18 kW.

Reduces the carbon footprint of businesses by 7 to 12 percent

By using radiant and electric heating technologies together with automation systems in businesses, effective management of energy can be achieved, and a 7 to 12 percent decrease in carbon footprint and a 3 percent increase in profitability can be achieved. In short, radiant heating systems reduce energy costs of businesses with efficient working principles, and support Turkey’s transition to a low-carbon economy and its fight against the climate crisis. Thus, both businesses and the world win,” he concluded.