Did you know that the world’s largest ice skating rink was designed in a totally eco-friendly way so as not to waste energy on water or cooling? That’s right! Thanks to the advancement of technology, nowadays, it is totally possible to have a skating rink that looks like ice, looks like ice, feels like ice, but is simply not ice.
In this regard, this new technology known as “glice” has been on the rise for at least 8 years, being installed in various locations around the world, both in cold thermal floors and in warm thermal floors, always maintaining the same quality standard and reducing energy expenditure in its wake.
Now, what would happen if we managed to have an ecological ice rink in our country? How much would the price of electricity be reduced when we don’t even have to register the service to maintain its installations? See!
How eco-friendly ice rinks could reduce the price of electricity in Spain
A traditional ice rink needs thousands of liters of water, as well as a sophisticated and demanding cooling system to keep it running. Which means, without further ado, high energy consumption at all times.
In this sense, “glice” skating rinks are not made with real ice, even though they look the same. Therefore, they will not need water or cooling for their maintenance, which implies a significant reduction in energy costs, mainly in the price of electricity. You should bear in mind that the price of electricity in Spain is more expensive than in the rest of Europe.
Is it necessary to turn on electricity to run an eco-friendly ice rink?
For the direct maintenance of the ecological ice rinks, it will not be necessary to have any extraordinary energy service. However, for the normal operation of the facilities, the safety and enjoyment of the public, it is assumed that a minimum lighting system will have to be in place.
However, as energy will only be needed to fulfil basic and mandatory functions of any establishment, the price of registering electricity could be reduced to a minimum. How? Contracting the lowest contracted power available on the market that adapts to the needs of skating facilities. Don’t forget that the price for registering electricity is the same for all companies.
What advantages does an eco-friendly skating rink have over a traditional ice rink?
An ecological skating rink will look the same as a traditional ice rink, however, the differences between one and the other are remarkable, favoring the use of ecological rinks. Let’s see why:
- Ecological rinks, while they look like ice, are not. Which means they won’t need thousands of liters of water or cooling for maintenance.
- As they are not ice rinks, they can be installed in open or indoor, cold or temperate places without affecting their operation.
- Eco-friendly slopes allow great versatility in terms of sizes and shapes, always reducing the costs associated with their installation, maintenance and removal.
