IKEA, Zaragoza and Murcia, Spain
Materials
Pairing high-volume, low-speed fans with its existing HVAC system enabled IKEA to reduce its energy consumption and improve employee and customer comfort. In fact, these benefits and the return on investment convinced IKEA to continue to install the HVLS fans in its other locations.
HVLS Fans Manufacturer: MacroAir Technologies
The Retrofit
After the fans were installed, a 6-degree Fahrenheit increase in temperature at floor level at both IKEA stores was measured during winter. In the summer, the stores were able to increase the set point of their HVAC systems, thereby significantly reducing energy consumption without sacrificing comfort. IKEA doesn’t use its HVAC on days in which the temperature is lower than 79F.
Photo: Macroair Technologies