Sports / Leisure
On any given day, sports centres have widely varying heating requirements, often needing individual temperature control across multiple different areas of activity.
PE classes at school, meanwhile, are usually centred around a specific part of the gym - the ropes, for example, or a couple of mini-trampolines along one wall.
Trying to heat the whole gym can eat heavily into already-overstretched school budgets - especially when such a large space could take several hours to warm up using traditional convection heaters.
Shadow Heating's powerful infrared systems take energy waste out of the equation, allowing you to set up dedicated zones throughout sports centres and school gyms that can be heated individually, as needed.
This also comes in handy when schools are forced to have an occasional overflow classroom in the gym because it allows the heat to be focused on one area. And it's perfect for when the little ones are practising for the school play and you only want to heat the stage.
Best of all, our systems can all be fine-tuned at the touch of a button, meaning that sports facilities of all kinds can adjust the temperature as needed. When your basketball match heats up, simply bring the infrared heat down.
Infrared heat targets people and objects directly in its path rather than heating the surrounding air. This makes it ideal for targeted heating in specific areas, such as seating sections in the crowd and player benches. Even in large open spaces, infrared can provide warmth to athletes, staff and spectators.
Infrared heaters provide heat as instantly as the sun. There are no wait times for the heater to get warm before it can produce heat, which means maximum warmth and comfort to those watching their favourite team. It's also perfect for heating locker rooms the second the team comes in for a well-earned half-time break.
Infrared heaters provide maximum energy efficiency in sports arenas, stadiums and school gyms, as they heat people directly rather than warming the surrounding air. As a result, less heat is lost due to ventilation. It all adds up to lower operational costs compared to conventional heating systems - as well as fewer demands on the planet's energy resources.
For open-air facilities such as football and rugby stadiums, infrared heaters provide the perfect heating solution even during the coldest winter months. Our heaters can be mounted to either walls or ceilings, providing spectators with optimal warmth and allowing them to stay comfortable and enjoy the game.
Zonal heating offers the last word in flexibility. It means that multiple different areas within your stadium, arena or school gym - such as the main stands, stages or hospitality areas - can be heated independently. This zoning capability allows for customised heating solutions based on occupancy levels or specific event requirements.
Infrared heaters require minimal maintenance compared to other heating systems. That's because there are fewer moving parts - meaning the chance of mechanical failure and downtime is greatly reduced. Lower maintenance and downtime result in lower operational costs, which can be an important factor when choosing a new heating system.
Did you know? You can save up to 90% of your energy costs by switching to our systems
Let's take the scenario of a school sports hall where, perhaps there is a trampoline in one corner taking up a total of 25% of the rooms floorspace including the students/staff standing around it.
The energy savings in this scenario are massive. Only 25% of the heating would need to be in operation whilst this part of the room is in use. This adds up to a 75% energy saving on its own. With no need to pre-heat the hall, this would save even more. No activity in there at all? No heating needed at all. All pure savings. Add to this that Shadow Infrared heaters are already 40% more efficient than gas heating systems and the savings in energy and costs are massive.
| Conventional Gas heating | 100% |
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| Infrared heating | 60% of Gas heating |
| No pre heating | 54% (Assuming 1 hour pre-heating in a 10 hour day) |
| Heating turned off | 42% ( Assuming 2 hours not in use per day) |
| Only using 25% of area | 10.5% (42% / 4) |
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Most companies 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 organisations 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.
Most companies 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 organisations 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.
