Induction Technology - High Energy Savings
Efficiency of Different Cooking Technologies
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Induction Hob
Unsurpassed efficiency of 95% regardless of the size and number of pans in use
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Infrared Hob
Efficiency below 75%.
High heat emission levels, delayed control.
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Gas Hob
Efficiency below 60%.
High heat emission levels, becomes very dirty.
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Electric Hob
Efficiency below 40%.
Heat emission levels always extremely high, difficult to control
Heat Emission Levels of Different Cooking Technologies
Potential Savings
Induction in Comparison with Infrared Electric Hobs
Test equipment:
Infrared hob with 4 kW power, heater 280 x 280 mm
Menu System multifunction induction hob, 7 kW coil power
Boiling Up Process in Comparison
Boiling Up Process - Time Savings by Induction
Induction Cooking Range in Comparison with Electric Hotplate
Energy Savings due to induction cooking range: 60%
Savings of Electricity Costs: £1,700 per year
The additional investment of approx. £5,000 had a payback time of only 3 years
Induction Cooking Suite in Comparison with Gas Range