Green Technology: Heat from Commuters in Stockholm’s Central Station Serves Nearby Office Block
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Heat from Commuters in Stockholm’s Central Station Serves Nearby Office Block
Here is a very interesting story from Sweden. Engineers in Sweden have found a way to recover the excess heat generated by commuters in Stockholm’s main train station.
The technology is really not that different from any other heat exchange process but is certainly unique. Certain factors help to make this application workable including the low winter temperatures in Sweden and their relatively high cost of energy.
The energy created from businesses (like bakeries and restaurants that generate heat) and people is able to help a nearby office block reduce their heating costs by 20%. For a large office block this can really add up … this waste heat from the Central Station is a valuable energy for an office block nearby.
Check out this video of more details …
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Posted by Green Dude on February 15, 2011 07:22 AM | Permalink|
Category: Individual’s Impact on the Environment
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