New Carbon Cutting Technology to Redirect Wasted Energy

A firm in Cambridge is making use of new technology that helps to cut down on carbon emissions and make use of energy generated in conservatories. It redirects energy from the conservatory to other areas of the home as a way to greatly cut down on energy costs.

theEnergyCrowd.com has stated that conservatories waste energy due to the fact that they can generate so much heat in warm months. Peter Kruger, founder of the website, says that energy efficient double glazing is important to reduce heat loss through windows. However, on the warmest days heat can rise to high levels, which is where this new technology comes into play.

A solar chimney can be fitted to the side of a property, meaning that warm air can be taken from the conservatory and spread through the rest of the house. Additional solar energy can even be gathered during the winter months.

The position of the chimney makes it more efficient for getting energy from the winter sun.

The website is also working on technology that could help to cool down homes and conservatories during the summer months. In summer, excess heat would be taken and used to warm up ground around the home, making ground-sourced heat pumps far more efficient during the autumn months.

Measures like this could go far to helping consumers battle rising energy bills and to cut down on carbon emissions from domestic properties in the UK.