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Evaporative cooling provides efficient and cost-effective cooling to some of the UK’s largest companies, keeping people, processes, and IT cool during record-breaking heat.
With the rapid increase in energy costs, businesses are looking at reducing their electricity usage while maintaining comfortable and compliant conditions within their facilities. EcoCooling offers a cost-effective cooling solution for industrial buildings, leisure facilities, and data centre and telecoms environments. With blanket or spot cooling options available, evaporative cooling offers a flexible approach to process or people cooling that can be easily retrofitted to the majority of buildings.
Down discharge EcoCoolers mounted on the side of a warehouse
Supporting Businesses in Achieving Net Zero Targets
As the drive towards sustainability intensifies, an increasing number of businesses are setting ambitious net zero targets. Evaporative cooling systems can play a crucial role in helping these businesses reduce their carbon footprint. By utilising the natural process of direct evaporation of water into the supply air, evaporative cooling is highly effective in temperate climates like the UK. Air supply temperatures off the coolers do not exceed 25°C, eliminating the need for refrigerant technology.
EcoCooling systems are at the forefront of supporting companies on their journey to net zero. Our systems are already installed in leading businesses committed to sustainable infrastructure, providing an energy-efficient alternative that aligns with their environmental goals.
The Most Energy and Carbon-Efficient Cooling System for Large Spaces
Even on the hottest days, a standard unit covering a 250m² area or spot cooling a 15m diameter zone can operate at a cost of less than 22p in electricity and 2p in water per hour, based on service costs of £0.19/kWh and £1.90/m³ respectively (2023 figures). This represents a 90% energy saving compared to an equivalent refrigeration-based system with a 35kW cooling load.
The cost of installation for an evaporative cooling system is also a fraction of that of refrigeration systems. In terms of carbon footprint, an evaporative cooling unit accounts for 1,749kg of CO₂ per year, compared to 17,495kg for traditional systems. When combined with the latest EC fan technology, efficiency is maximised, helping businesses achieve their carbon reduction targets.
Effective and Simple Cooling for Industrial Buildings
Data Centre Cooling using EcoCooling ECT10800 units
Evaporative cooling is not only cost-effective and energy-efficient but also versatile and resilient. It can be used in facilities where traditional cooling methods are either impractical or prohibitively expensive. Evaporative cooling solutions work effectively regardless of the facility’s level of containment, such as areas where windows and roller shutter doors are in constant use, or factories with specific extraction requirements.
The modular nature of the units allows them to be installed alongside existing AHUs and extract fans, further reducing costs and providing the necessary cooling quickly and effectively. Standard features include a variable speed fan for manual and automatic thermostat-based control, easily integrated into a BMS or fire system. For facilities requiring a more tailored approach, PLC-based control offers configurable options from scheduling to temperature mapping.
With a range of filtration options, evaporative cooling is suitable for facilities with high air quality standards, such as food manufacturing, pharmaceutical production and storage and data centres.
Increasing Productivity by Keeping People and Processes Cool
A well-ventilated, comfortable work or storage area has been shown to increase productivity, product stability, and improve staff well-being throughout the year. This is especially crucial during summer months when excess heat can disrupt processes and pose safety and quality concerns for staff and products.
A balanced ventilation system is particularly important for maintaining consistent and efficient operations, especially in light of ongoing COVID risks. It also helps remove unwanted dust and particulates from the air.
4-way grilles bringing fresh air into a factory mezzanine area
Save 90% of Energy Costs in IT Environments
New ranges of evaporative coolers incorporate the latest control technology, allowing integration with existing refrigeration equipment or use as standalone solutions. Implementing ventilation and evaporative cooling in IT estates can lead to energy savings of up to 90%, reducing costs and carbon footprints while freeing up power for additional IT or more productive processes.
A Proven and Flexible System – EcoCooling
Evaporative cooling pad
With over 500 installations for some of the UK’s largest manufacturers and distributors, EcoCooling evaporative cooling systems are a proven, flexible solution quickly deployed to address overheating and ventilation issues. From compact workshops to large warehouses, many businesses are choosing evaporative cooling as their first option.
EcoCooling is an established UK manufacturer of evaporative cooling solutions. As a leader in the industry, our knowledgeable, experienced team is dedicated to finding the best solutions for your needs. With a large stockholding in our Suffolk warehouse and a wide network of established installers across the UK, we are ready to discuss your project to combat heat!
Please contact us on 01284 810586 / sales@ecocooling.co.uk or visit our website: www.ecocooling.co.uk
