By: Michel Wenger
Several new and potentially disruptive technologies are emerging, threatening to displace traditional water-based heating and cooling systems. Revolutionary advancements in glass technology, air heating and cooling, and solar-powered systems are challenging the status quo.
In a fascinating development, a new type of window filled with water has been introduced. These innovative windows use sunlight to heat or cool buildings, depending on the season. During the day, the water absorbs solar energy, storing it as heat. At night, or on colder days, this heat is released, warming the building. Conversely, on hot days, the heat is expelled to cool the interior. These smart windows have the potential to drastically reduce energy bills.
Meanwhile, a novel project called 'Fluidglass' from the University of Liechtenstein is using a water-glass combination to regulate indoor temperature, providing heating and cooling without conventional methods. The fluid-filled glass panels can store, transport, and release energy when required, offering a sustainable and energy-efficient solution.
Finally, an Israeli startup is pioneering a technology that uses air alone to heat and cool homes. This air-based system uses a high-tech heat pump to extract heat from the air outside the house and use it to warm the interior. In the summer, the process is reversed to cool the building. The technology, devoid of greenhouse gas emissions, poses a significant threat to traditional water-based systems.
As these potentially game-changing technologies continue to mature, the incumbent water-based heating and cooling systems could face a significant challenge, disrupting the market and potentially causing a seismic shift in the industry.
For more details:
Water-filled windows use sunlight to heat and cool buildings (dezeen.com)
Fluidglass-Container aufgestellt — Universität Liechtenstein
New technology can heat and cool your house using nothing but air - ISRAEL21c
Splash | humiditypower (thermoterra.com)
Signal Emotion - Scary – it could make us obsolete or less important
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