Places of Worship
Temples, churches, mosques and other places of worship have very particular heating needs. That's because, for much of the day, many of them are virtually empty.
To keep them constantly heated to a comfortable level using traditional heating methods could easily cost many tens of thousands per year!
The smart alternative is to switch to energy-saving, environmentally-friendly infrared heating, such as the range offered by Shadow Industrial. It needs no warming-up time, instead offering instant, controllable heat at the touch of a button.
By strategically splitting a church or other religious building into 'zones', you can reduce your heating bills even further. On days where you have a small flock gathered at the front of the church, you need only heat the area in which they are gathered.
On busier days, such as Christmas mass, the whole church can be heated instead. This zoning of areas is also great for community activities or Sunday schools that only use part of the building - and can help places of worship to seriously drive down costs.
Infrared heaters are amazingly efficient, converting almost all of the input energy into heat. They directly emit radiant heat that warms anyone in their path, rather than heating all the air in your church, temple or mosque. This targeted approach reduces heat loss through air circulation and cuts energy use.
Shadow Industrial infrared heaters provide instant heat as soon as they are turned on, needing zero warm-up time. This is especially well suited to budget-conscious places of worship where quick heating is required for the comfort of the congregation.
Infrared heating allows for effective zoning within any large space. You can selectively heat specific areas or zones within your place of worship without wasting energy warming unoccupied areas. A small gathering of choristers in one small part of the church? Only heat that area!
Unlike conventional heating systems that warm the surrounding air, infrared heaters emit radiant heat that directly warms individuals in their range. This targeted heating ensures that people in your place of worship receive warmth efficiently, regardless of air movement or draughts./p>
Our infrared heaters come in a variety of compact sizes and can be mounted on walls, ceilings or even wires, which may be especially appropriate in historic buildings. They can be discreetly positioned to deliver heat exactly where it is needed most.
Our infrared heating systems typically have fewer moving parts than conventional heating systems, which reduces the chances of mechanical failures and the need for regular maintenance. This can result in major cost savings over the long term.
Did you know? You can save up to 90% of your energy costs by switching to our systems
Most religious establishments today want to reduce or eliminate their net contribution to greenhouse gasses - but it can be hard to know where to begin.
What will have the most impact? One focus area for many places of worship is their energy use and heating.
Gas-based systems are falling out of favour as they generate significant carbon emissions. Instead, many are turning to electric infrared heating as this offers the potential for zero emissions at the point of use if renewable energy is used to power them.
Infrared is a popular choice as it offers very high-efficiency ratings - up to 98% of energy is converted into heat. Additionally, heat isn't wasted as it can be focused on the areas that need it the most.
