BON Hotel Efficiency Overhaul
Gas Kitchen Conversion and Elevator Optimization
Company Name: BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Industry: Hospitality (Hotel)
Short Description: Urban hotel optimized for energy efficiency in kitchens and elevators during lockdown.
Scope of Project: Replaced kitchen appliances with gas conversions and optimized elevators with new motors and VVVF drives.
BON Hotel in Bloemfontein underwent energy upgrades, converting electric kitchen appliances to gas for reduced consumption and replacing elevator mechanisms with efficient VVVF drives. Completed amid COVID-19, this enhances operational savings in a multi-story business hub.
Targeting high-energy areas, this project at BON Hotel cut kitchen usage by 40% and elevator efficiency by 30%, yielding quick returns. It supports sustainable hospitality in South Africa's business districts, minimizing emissions while maintaining service quality.
Targeted upgrades completed in June 2020:
Kitchen Retrofit: Electricity-to-gas conversion with 2 x CM101 combi gas ovens, griddle frytops, oven plates, and new gas cage.
Elevator Optimization: Full hoisting mechanism/motor replacement with VVVF (Variable Voltage Variable Frequency) drives for energy savings.
Key results & impact
40% reduction in kitchen energy use; elevators now 30% more efficient, yielding quick ROI amid reduced occupancy.
Contactable Reference: Hotel Management – info@bonhotel.com (via project records)
