PECM Issue 42 2020 | Page 58

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ENERGY AWARDS 2019 SEELEY SEELEY INTERNATIONAL HAS WON AT THE COVETED ENERGY AWARDS 2019 Breezair direct evaporative cooler (model TBSI 580) has been named Energy Efficient Product of the Year 2019, by a panel of esteemed judges. The results of the Energy Awards 2019 were revealed on the 21st November at the Hilton Park Lane, London where the energy industry elite came together for a night of recognition and celebration of the sector’s achievements, with awards presented by comedian Miles Jupp. Breezair TBSI 580 has won in the Energy Efficient Product of the Year and was praised by the expert judging panel, who are drawn from across the energy sector. With 23 categories rewarding different aspects of the industry, the awards recognise the leading people, products, projects and services in the sector. 58 PECM Issue 42 Judges agreed that evaporative cooling technology has a lot of potential, both in energy and environmental terms. The addition of inverter technology looks like improving efficiency further. ‘Could be a game-changer’ judges commented. The environmental effect of having no refrigerant in the system was also noted. Evaporative cooling can be the most energy-efficient solution when cooling large industrial and commercial areas, using water as a refrigerant and up to 80% less energy than conventional air conditioning systems. Andrew Gaved, Editor of Emap’s H&V News magazine, who co-hosts the Energy Awards said: “To get to the target of Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 is exactly what has been on show at the Energy Awards. It should give us all hope for the future.” For more info visit www. seeleyinternational.com or write to [email protected].