Top performances require top conditions. Daikin’s energy-efficient air conditioning units guarantee the best possible air in the Paris hotel accommodations of Team Netherlands during the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024.
Comfort and good sleep are key for athletes to rest and perform at their best. Therefore, NOC*NSF (the Dutch Olympic committee and Sports Federation) upgraded the hotel rooms of TeamNL with Daikin split air conditioning systems, guaranteeing fresh and high-quality air for their athletes and staff, with minimal energy costs and climate impact.
Energy-efficient air conditioning solutions
Paris aims to hold the most climate-friendly Olympics ever. They therefore did not equip the Olympic hotel accommodations with air conditioning. Edwin Hoogerwerf, director of Daikin Netherlands, explains why this assumption is outdated: “When thinking of air conditioning systems, people think of those at their holiday destinations. Large, noisy, and set too cold. However, these systems are outdated or of low quality. Daikin systems are equipped with the latest technological innovations, making them whisper-quiet and highly energy-efficient. For just 1 euro a day in energy costs, you can sleep comfortably under the best climate and air conditions."
Contributing to Olympic performances with 100 years of innovation
For over 100 years, Daikin has been a pioneer in creating comfortable and healthy indoor environments. And that is exactly what TeamNL was looking for. Pieter van den Hoogenband, Chef de Mission for the Olympic Games, said: "The well-being of our athletes is of the utmost importance to perform at their best. Sometimes our athletes also need to sleep during the day; we know that sleeping at a temperature of 18 to 20 degrees Celsius is ideal. Daikin's low-noise air conditioning systems make this possible.”
Optimal indoor climate
The Daikin split air conditioning systems installed by Daikin partner VKB Klimaattechniek in the rooms of Olympic TeamNL also purify the air. They have intelligent sensors that continuously monitor and adjust temperature and humidity for an optimal indoor climate. The sustainable approach is further emphasized by the fact that the installation partner will repurpose the units for other projects after the Games.
Golden collaboration
The collaboration between NOC*NSF and Daikin demonstrates that innovation and energy efficiency can go hand in hand. Thanks to the advanced technologies and sustainable approach of Daikin and its partner, the Dutch athletes will participate at the Summer Olympics under the best conditions, ready to push their limits and strive for gold.
Go TeamNL!
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About Daikin Europe N.V.
Daikin Europe N.V. is a subsidiary of the global group Daikin Industries, and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification and refrigeration (HVAC&R) technology in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Daikin designs, manufactures, and brings to market a broad portfolio of products, maintenance services as well as turnkey solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes. To date Daikin Europe has over 13,700 employees across more than 57 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 14 manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, the United Kingdom, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The headquarters of the Daikin Europe group are in Ostend, Belgium. The company was established in 1972, production in Europe started in 1973.
About Daikin Industries Ltd.
Daikin Industries was founded in 1924, in Osaka, Japan and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The global group employs over 
96,000 people worldwide and is the market leader for heat pump and air conditioning systems, as well as air filtration. It is the only manufacturer in the world that develops and manufactures heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, as well as refrigerants in-house. The company achieved € 28.2 billion sales turnover in fiscal year 2022 (1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023).
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