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By Mark Fishwick, Director at Inergy Group, 20 years in commercial HVAC and former British Army Royal Signals engineer
Introduction: Summer Heatwave 2025 – A Wake-Up Call
As temperatures across the UK rise sharply during summer 2025, industrial workplaces face a critical challenge: keeping large facilities cool efficiently and sustainably. Heatwaves aren’t just uncomfortable; they threaten productivity, safety, and operational compliance. Businesses are now increasingly turning to industrial evaporative coolers for a practical, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly cooling solution.
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The Problem: Traditional AC Can be Energy Intensive for Industrial Environments
Standard air conditioning systems can struggle in industrial environments due to their reliance on sealed conditions and refrigerants, making them energy-intensive and costly. In settings such as warehouses, factories, or workshops, traditional AC loses efficiency rapidly with frequent door use.
The Solution: Industrial Evaporative Air Coolers
An industrial evaporative cooler, or industrial evaporative air cooler, works by harnessing the natural cooling process of water evaporation. Warm air passes through water-soaked pads, cooling it naturally without chemicals or refrigerants. These coolers significantly lower temperatures in open environments, using up to 90% less energy than traditional systems.
How Evaporative Cooling Works:
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Air intake – Warm external air is drawn in.
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Water evaporation – Air passes over wet pads; water evaporates, removing heat.
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Cool air distribution – Fresh, cooled air is circulated into the workspace.
Learn more about the detailed evaporative cooling system design here.
Example Site: Brilliant Breezair Case Study
To understand practical benefits, consider our recent project installing Breezair evaporative coolers for a UK plastics packaging manufacturer. The company faced high internal temperatures from injection and blow moulding processes. Post-installation, the workspace temperatures reduced significantly, staff productivity improved, and energy consumption lowered substantially. View the full Brilliant Breezair case study for detailed outcomes.
Supporting Sustainability & Compliance
Inergy Group specialises in sustainable cooling technologies aligned with the UK’s Net Zero targets. Evaporative coolers form a key part of our broader eco-friendly HVAC solutions, including solar-integrated and hybrid systems. Explore our sustainable cooling technologies page to see how your business can meet energy-saving and carbon reduction goals.
Key Benefits at a Glance
| Feature | Benefit |
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| Energy Efficiency | Uses up to 90% less energy than traditional AC |
| Environmental Impact | No refrigerants; reduces carbon footprint significantly |
| Fresh Air Circulation | Supplies 100% fresh air, improving indoor air quality |
| Open-Door Effective | Effective even with regular door and window openings |
| Maintenance Simplicity | Low-maintenance with reduced servicing requirements |
For more comprehensive insights, view our commercial review of evaporative cooling systems.
Maintenance & Long-Term Reliability
We understand that reliability matters. That’s why we provide comprehensive HVAC maintenance, ensuring evaporative coolers continue to deliver peak performance year after year. Discover more about our dedicated HVAC maintenance service and how we support industrial cooling infrastructure.
Is Your Workplace Compliant?
UK regulations mandate suitable temperature control for health and safety. Industrial evaporative coolers help maintain compliance by ensuring comfortable, safe working conditions.
Ensure your cooling systems are ready by reviewing our UK checklist for evaporative cooling.
Why Choose Inergy Group?
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Over 20 years’ experience in industrial HVAC solutions
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Specialist evaporative cooling engineers
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Accredited partnerships (Breezair, Seeley International)
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Tailored, transparent service from design to installation and ongoing support
Ready to Act Before the Next Heat Spike?
Inergy Group provides future-ready cooling solutions tailored specifically for industrial environments across the UK. Contact us to discuss how industrial evaporative air coolers can enhance your workplace comfort, productivity, and sustainability.
Contact Inergy Group today
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Phone: 01204 929999
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Email: info@inergygroup.co.uk
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Website: www.inergygroup.co.uk
