In 2016, three Pure Generation AC units were installed at Luleå Airport. The units take leverage on the waterborne system and use district heating as primary source. Prior to this, the airport used electricity for heating up the ventilation air for parked aircrafts.
40% cut in energy use
The estimated use of energy is 40% lower when using the Smart Climate unit compared to a traditional electricity unit.
District heating and electricity use, 2017-2018. Estimated energy use with electricity unit.
66% cost reduction
Total cost reduction when using Pure Generation AC amounts to 66%.
District heating and electricity use, 2017-2018. Estimated energy use with electricity unit.
*Estimated energy cost, electricity unit only.
95% reduction of greenhouse gases
As a result of the decrease in energy use and the lower emission levels from the district heating, the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions is reduced by 95 %. That is a reduction of 37,9 ton annually.