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1. an MIT Senseable City Laboratory research project that dynamically controls highly localised heating: it is a system that only directs heat when people are present.
This term, first coined by MIT Boston in one of its studies, defines an innovative energy-saving way of heating spaces through the use of highly localised and dynamically controlled heating.
Local Warming means in fact heating without waste, using infrared technology, only in those areas where people are present without spreading the heat randomly into the air.
Large amounts of energy are wasted when heating, for example, areas without people in partially occupied buildings or empty spaces at night. Spaces that are heated simply because they exist and not out of real need.
Infrared technology, through the creation of a ‘heat bubble’, makes it possible to heat a specific area where people are present only when necessary and only for as long as necessary, without air movement due to aerothermal systems and the possible opening of doors and windows. Most importantly, with the use of infrared technology, no CO2 is produced.
A conscious choice in the name of environmental sustainability with zero energy waste and no CO2 production.
Immediate heat
Just like the sun: the heat is immediate and only directed at the people to be heated.
Tactical warming
A heating system that responds to current climatic changes: it is only used when needed, for as long as necessary and only in the presence of people, just like light.
Energy saving
Compared to thermo-convective or other traditional systems, no pre-heating phase is required to heat the entire air volume of a room. Only individual zones are heated for as long as necessary, using infrared technology. This drastically reduces the energy consumption associated with the heating system.
Less pollution
By heating with less energy consumption and without waste, the ecological impact is significantly reduced, contributing to greater environmental sustainability.
Use of energy from renewable sources
Possibility of further reducing the ecological impact of the heating system by using energy from renewable sources, or through integration with an existing photovoltaic system.
Does not burn oxygen – no CO2
Due to the absence of combustion, it does not burn oxygen and does not produce direct CO2.
A story that began in 1997 when, together with the Philips® research centre, we designed our first infrared heaters and contributed to the creation of the ‘local-warming’ concept: zone heating
With over 25 years of experience in infrared technology research and applications, we have developed infrared heaters with the highest thermal efficiency, as well as the only patented ATEX heater available on the market.
Why is Star Progetti technology different?
Infracalor® Bulbs from Star Progetti
Not all infrared rays are the same. Within the electromagnetic spectrum that identifies infrared rays, there are in fact different wavelengths:
- SHORT waves
- MEDIUM waves
- LONG waves
All devices are equipped with special InfraCalor® bulbs made for specific requirements. The bulbs for use outdoors in areas exposed to the weather (IPX5) are a Star Progetti patent.
The lifespan of InfraCalor® bulbs is very long, approximately 7000 hours, depending on the usage characteristics.
All bulbs are easily replaceable.
Emission spectrum with equal electrical power
Patented reflectors
We have made the essential element in infrared radiation perfect: the right dish.
Decades of experience in the research and application of infrared technology has enabled Star Progetti to develop and patent special and specific parabolic reflectors.
The shape of the reflector and the material used, a special aluminium alloy, optimise the refraction of infrared rays and guarantee maximum heat efficiency.
The concentration of infrared rays, being uniform and not ‘leopard-spot’, allows the diffusion of a consistent and dispersion-free heat beam.
This means optimising the transformation of energy into heat.
With the same electricity consumption, Star Progetti electric infrared heaters guarantee a 30% higher heat yield than many other heaters on the market. This means that fewer heaters are needed to heat an area.
At the same rate of consumption, Star Progetti heaters, thanks also to their excellent reflector, guarantee a 30% higher heat yield than many other heaters on the market.
Star Progetti Research Centre
The Star Progetti Research Centre has directed its research and technology towards highly innovative professional heaters, including electronics, that give the maximum in uniform emittance of projected heat, with the best energy savings.
Advanced product design
Each individual heater is designed for a specific use. 25 years of research and development have enabled us not only to carefully design every aspect of our heaters, but also to carefully select each individual component with designs appropriate to the environments in which they are used.
Star Progetti has produced more than 100 models
Energy saving
Star Progetti heaters achieve a higher heat output with +30% energy efficiency compared to conventional heaters.
There is a reduction in heating costs because the heat is immediate and targeted / Local Warming
installation cost savings: a simple electrical installation is enough
cost savings on heating units and maintenance-free operation
Technology-oriented local warming
Star Progetti heaters are supplemented with specific accessories, such as power controllers with different features and motion detectors for piloted switching.
References / Case Histories
Thousands of customers worldwide use Star Progetti heaters.