Sustainability is no longer just a communications headline. From Europe to the Middle East, customers, investors, and supply-chain partners across different markets now expect emissions to be measured and reduced through concrete steps.
Heating is often an overlooked item in this journey, but one with a major impact. Fossil fuels burned in boilers, stoves, and burners mean direct carbon emissions.
Sunlike Tec infrared heating systems change this equation. In this article, we look at the impact of combustion-free heating on carbon footprint through the lens of emission scopes, in a reportable framework without exaggeration.
Reading Heating Emissions Correctly: Scope 1 and Scope 2
In corporate carbon accounting, emissions are divided into scopes. Two scopes stand out when it comes to heating.
- Scope 1 (direct emissions): Emissions arising from fuels such as natural gas, diesel, LPG, or coal burned on-site.
- Scope 2 (indirect energy emissions): Emissions generated during the production of purchased electricity.
Sunlike Tec panels run on electricity with no combustion. Because there is no on-site combustion, Scope 1 emissions from heating are eliminated entirely. No oxygen is consumed, and no combustion byproducts such as CO or CO2 are produced.
The Scope 2 side is the part that needs to be stated honestly. Electricity-related emissions depend on where the electricity you use comes from. When you source your electricity from a rooftop solar power plant or with a renewable electricity certificate, your total heating emissions drop substantially.
Less Energy, a Smaller Footprint
The most solid way to reduce emissions is to consume less energy. There's independent data on this point.
Dr. Peter Kosack of TU Kaiserslautern compared two apartments in the same old building during the 2008/2009 heating season. The infrared-heated apartment consumed 71.21 kWh/m², while the apartment heated with low-temperature gas consumed 208.73 kWh/m² of final energy. That means 65.9% less final energy for infrared.
This result needs to be read in context. The measurement was carried out in a single building over a single season; it is a final-energy comparison, not a cost comparison. Even so, it clearly demonstrates the energy-side potential of radiant heating's underlying logic of heating people and surfaces rather than air.
The report also notes that infrared heating can be powered entirely by renewable energy. This aligns directly with a Scope 2 emissions reduction strategy.
The difference becomes even more meaningful in large-volume facilities. In conventional systems, heated air rises to the ceiling, warming spaces where no one is present. Radiant heating, by contrast, directs energy straight to the work area, to people, and to objects. Using zonal heating to warm only the areas that are needed prevents unnecessary consumption — and therefore unnecessary emissions.
From Fossil Fuel to Electricity: A Practical Transition for Your Business
Going green doesn't have to be a massive construction project. Sunlike Tec systems require no boiler, flue, or pipework. They need no maintenance; routine tasks like flue cleaning disappear.
We offer two series depending on your needs:
| Application area | Series | Key feature |
|---|---|---|
| Office, retail store, hotel room | SL Series | 25 mm slim profile, suspended-ceiling-compatible models |
| Warehouse, factory, large hall, agriculture | OYKİ Series | IP65, 50,000-hour element lifespan |
The SL Series is manufactured in Turkey under UK license; the OYKİ Series is imported into Turkey under UK license. The products carry UKCA (United Kingdom) and CE (European Economic Area) conformity markings and are assessed under the LVD, EMC, RoHS, and WEEE directives, as well as EU 2015/1188 (Lot 20). A 3-year warranty and a 30-year lifespan ensure that the investment is a long-term step toward sustainability.
A Measurable Step in ESG Reporting and CBAM Preparation
Regardless of which country production takes place in, the importance of carbon data is growing for manufacturers exporting to the European Union. The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the emissions trading agenda are pushing businesses to measure and reduce their emissions.
Switching heating to a combustion-free system is a reportable step in this preparation process. The change in Scope 1 emissions can be tracked clearly; the Scope 2 side can be managed together with your electricity sourcing choices.
Any legal advantage or tax outcome depends on your business's specific circumstances and the regulations applicable in your country. We recommend assessing this with your own advisors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does infrared heating eliminate carbon emissions?
Because there is no on-site combustion, infrared heating eliminates direct (Scope 1) emissions from heating. Electricity-related (Scope 2) emissions, however, depend on the source of the electricity used; they drop substantially with solar power or renewable electricity.
Q: What do Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions mean in heating?
Scope 1 refers to direct emissions arising from fuels such as natural gas, diesel, LPG, or coal burned on-site. Scope 2 refers to indirect emissions generated during the production of purchased electricity. Switching to combustion-free electric heating removes heating emissions from Scope 1; the Scope 2 side is managed through your electricity sourcing choices.
Q: Is electric heating really environmentally friendly?
This depends on the source of the electricity and the system's efficiency. In an independent measurement carried out in an old building at TU Kaiserslautern, infrared heating consumed 65.9% less final energy than a gas system; the environmental benefit increases significantly when combined with renewable electricity.
Q: How does switching to infrared heating show up in an ESG report?
The elimination of fossil fuel consumption in heating can be reported as a measurable reduction in Scope 1 emissions. We recommend determining the reporting method together with your sustainability consultant.
Q: Does infrared heating help with CBAM and emissions trading preparation?
Switching heating to a combustion-free system can be a reportable step in preparing for the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and emissions trading. Any legal advantage or tax outcome depends on the business's circumstances and applicable regulations; we recommend assessing this with your own advisors.
Q: Which Sunlike Tec series is suitable for businesses?
For indoor spaces such as offices, retail stores, and hotel rooms, the 25 mm slim SL Series is suitable. For warehouses, factories, large halls, and agricultural areas, the IP65-rated OYKİ Series is used. The right model and quantity are determined through a project-specific needs analysis.
Q: What conformity markings do Sunlike Tec products hold?
Sunlike Tec products carry UKCA (United Kingdom) and CE (European Economic Area) conformity markings and are assessed under the LVD, EMC, RoHS, and WEEE directives. We recommend speaking with our specialists to confirm compliance with your local regulations. The products are offered with a 3-year warranty and a 30-year lifespan.
Start Green Heating Today
The first step toward reducing your business's heating-related emissions is the right needs analysis. Visit sunliketec.com, write to info@sunliketec.com, or call +90 850 304 94 34; let's build the right green heating plan for your facility together with a project assessment.
Sources
- Kosack, P. (2009). Comparative Measurements between Infrared Radiant Heating and Gas Heating Systems in Old Buildings. Research report, TU Kaiserslautern (Arbeitskreis Ökologisches Bauen).
- Sunlike Tec Product Catalog (2026)