solarwall case study - cicame energy inc (solar air heating system)
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7/30/2019 SolarWall Case Study - Cicame Energy Inc (solar air heating system)
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EuropeSolarWall Europe Sarl.66 Avenue des Champs Elysees75008 Paris, FranceE: [email protected]
U.S.A.Conserval Systems Inc.4242 Ridge Lea Rd, Suite 28, Buffalo NY 14226P: 716-835-4903 F: 716-835-4904E: [email protected]
CanadaConserval Engineering Inc.200 Wildcat Road, Toronto, ON M3J 2N5P: 416-661-7057 F: 416-661-7146E: [email protected]
Cicame Énergie Inc.
Industrial
Background
Cicame Énergie Inc. is a major supplier of connectors andaccessories for power transmission lines. This industrialcompany was founded around 50 years ago, and oper-ates in 17 countries and employs over 2000 people world-wide. In 2012, Cicame Énergie examined ways to reducetheir high heating costs at a new 100,000ft2 facility inSaint-Hubert. The SolarWall ® system was chosen be-cause it offered multiple benefits from a single energysystem; including lower heating costs and a tremendousimprovement in air quality.
Solution
The 4,850 ft2 (450 m2) black SolarWall ® system wasinstalled on the south-west wall and sized to preheat30,000 CFM of air. The system will operate 24 hours aday, 7 days a week delivering a minimum of 5% of thefresh air requirements. On a sunny day the system will bedelivering up to 100% of the daytime fresh air require-ments.
Inside the building a network of SolarWall ® fabric ductsdistribute the solar heated air throughout the facility.
Results
The SolarWall ® system is projected to displace over35,000 m3 of natural gas a year, and offset over 74 tons ofCO2 emissions annually. In addition to savings directlyrelated to solar heating, the system will also solve a majorsource of energy loss in the building; air stratification. Thecombination of a 26ft high building with negative pressurecaused an over 10°C difference between the floor and theceiling (air stratification). The SolarWall system will signifi-
cantly reduce their heating bills by lowering this stratifica-tion to roughly 1°C. Finally, this ventilation enhancementimmediately and significantly improved the air quality inthe factory, making the working environment healthier andmore comfortable for employees. The Cicame ÉnergieSolarWall ® system qualified for a capital incentive fromGazMetro, the local natural gas utility.
Improving indoor air quality: SolarWall ® system at Cicame Énergie Inc. in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada
Left, The view from inside the Cicame Énergie building: Solar Wall ® fabric ducting distributes the solar heated air, improving
indoor air quality and remedying stratified ceiling heat
“With the SolarWall® system, we project to annually displace over 35,000 m 3 of natural gas, offset over 74
tons of CO 2 emissions and thus significantly save on our heating bills. In addition to the benefits directly related to solar heating, a ventilation enhancement has immediatelyand significantly improved air quality in the factory provid-
ing our employees a healthier working environment.” -Cicame Énergie Inc.