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5.3. Energetic efficiency and performance ratings
* The implementation of solutions promoting greater energy efficiency results in a substantial
reduction in energy needs, which in turn helps reduce our current dependence on fossil fuels and
other non-renewable sources of energy. Energy efficiency therefore encourages significant
savings, both economically and environmentally speaking.
* Solzaima's commitment to developing energy efficient heating units results in products that can
claim to have an efficiency rate equal or above 70%.
A 70% efficiency rate means that 70% of the energy contained in the firewood is used to warm
your home or, in other words, you are able to produce the same amount of energy with much less
firewood.
A Solzaima unit of 5kW with an efficiency rate of 75% is expected to consume approximately 1.6
kg (3.5 lbs) of firewood per hour to heat a 35 m
2
(377 sq ft) room.
* Generally, the efficiency rate of a traditional fireplace is only about 10%, which means it will need
to consume approximately 12 kg (26.5 lbs) of firewood to produce the same 5kW required to warm
the same 35 m
2
(377 sq ft) room.
FIREWOOD CONSUMED IN ONE HOUR TO HEAT A SPACE OF
APPROXIMATELY 35 m
2
(377 sq ft) USING A 5 kW STOVE
A traditional fireplace with an efficiency rate of
10% consumes 26.5 pounds (12kg) of firewood
A fireplace fitted with a fire stove system that
has an efficiency rate of 30%, will need to
consume 4 kg (8.8 lbs) of firewood.
A fire stove with an efficiency rate of 50% will
need to consume 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) of firewood.
A Solzaima fire stove appliance with an
efficiency rate of 75% only needs to consume
1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) of firewood.