Energy efficiency study

Case study: production facility construction in Paris

Machinery has a significant impact on the indoor climate of factories and production facilities. The results of the study on the construction of a new light industrial building in Paris are available here.

Key considerations for heating and cooling production facilities

A production facility brings together machines, workers, and materials that will become finished products. The indoor climate must therefore be suited to each of these elements. Machines often require plenty of space, workers need comfortable temperatures, not too hot and not too cold, and materials must stay within an optimal temperature range for processing. So what kind of heating and cooling system can meet all these demands?

Production facilities and the industrial sector are often associated with high environmental impact, but this doesn’t have to be the case. An energy-efficient heating and cooling system can support both sustainable operations and a positive brand image.

Zehnder ZFP, RHC, CP, Ceiling Panel, Zehnder, Reference, warehouse, production, hall, Rena, Mönchweiler
Basis of the study

Systems, parameters and other factors of the study

Heating Systems

  • Radiant ceiling panels with heat pumps
  • Radiant ceiling panels with gas boilers
  • Central gas heating
  • Individual gas heaters
  • Water-based heating with gas boiler

Parameters

  • Floor area
  • Set indoor temperature
  • Operating time
  • Building materials
  • Insulation
  • Floor covering
  • Lighting
  • Ventilation system

Cost factors

  • Maintenance costs
  • Investment costs
  • Gas and electricity prices

Climate zone

  • Moderate (Paris, France)

The study results on ...

... Energy consumption

Findings of the study

A radiant ceiling panel system combined with heat pumps can reduce energy consumption by up to 59% compared with other heating solutions. When gas is used as the energy source, radiant ceiling panels with a gas boiler offer the most efficient option. Compared to a traditional water-based radiator system, radiant ceiling panels can deliver energy savings of around 22%, making them a smart and sustainable choice for modern buildings.

...Development of cost

Findings of the study

A radiant ceiling panel system combined with heat pumps can reduce energy consumption by up to 59% compared with other heating solutions. When gas is used as the energy source, radiant ceiling panels with a gas boiler offer the most efficient option. Compared to a traditional water-based radiator system, radiant ceiling panels can deliver energy savings of around 22%, making them a smart and sustainable choice for modern buildings.

...CO2 emissions

Findings of the study
Compared to other systems, radiant ceiling panels combined with heat pumps can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 72%. Radiant ceiling panels with gas boilers rank second, achieving savings of up to 32%.

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