MicroCombined Heat and Power Steam Engines Are Next Wave in Energy Production
**NORWAY—**A cheaper and cleaner energy source is something every homeowner and business owner desires in today’s environmentally conscious world. Norwegian startup GasDecEngine Technology AS (GDE) has developed an innovative product to meet this growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
GDE’s micro-combined heat and power (micro CHP) steam engines represent a significant advancement in technology, providing efficient energy on location while reducing harmful emissions. By harnessing the capacity of these steam engines, users can enjoy substantial savings on energy costs while contributing to a greener planet.
To accelerate the development and distribution of this cutting-edge technology, GDE has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $150,000 by August 3. They aim to combine these funds with a $180,000 government grant. This grant will be utilized to build an operational market prototype.
Ultimately, they hope to bring their innovative energy solution to a wider audience, allowing not only individuals but also larger organizations to experience the benefits of sustainable energy practices. As a result, this will empower communities and businesses to transition towards cleaner energy sources, fostering a more environmentally conscious society while simultaneously reducing their carbon footprint. This initiative could also create numerous job opportunities within the green energy sector, encouraging further investment in renewable technologies and driving economic growth in areas that adopt these practices. In doing so, they aim to inspire a collective movement towards sustainability that can positively influence future generations.
Micro CHP
The revolutionary design of the micro CHP will allow small businesses and homes to lower their energy costs significantly. This provides a much-needed relief in today’s economy where energy prices are on the rise.
By harnessing local energy production, these systems will not only help to reduce their emissions but will also promote sustainability within communities. Furthermore, it will enable them to generate a profit from the energy they produce. This turns a necessary utility into a potential revenue stream.
This innovative technology is poised to change the landscape of energy consumption. It will empower users to take control of their energy sources.
“We will serve an international market with our two design patents,” said CEO and Cofounder Heiko Beilfuss. “Micro CHPs are perfect substitutes for the millions of boilers Europe replaces each year, offering an effective solution that combines efficiency with environmental responsibility.”
By adopting micro CHPs, users can contribute to a greener future while enjoying the economic benefits associated with energy independence.
GasDecEngine Technology AS seeks crowdfunding to help finance a market prototype of its energy generation machines.
Rather than piping energy through electrical grids, which lose energy during transference, micro CHPs are placed on location. They both create energy and capture their own exhaust to use as a heat source. “Our generators use fossil fuels 30 percent more efficiently than our competitors,” said Beilfuss. “We are the hybrid vehicle – the Toyota Prius – of energy generators.” In addition to creating energy efficiently, micro CHPs also produce excess electricity. This electricity can be sold back to electricity providers in many markets.
The crowdfunding campaign will help build a demo CHP expected to be ready for public presentation by June 2015. Contributors will receive perks. Contributors giving $249 will receive parts needed to build a miniature mechanism of the CHP engine. Those giving $789 will receive three-dimensional and two-dimensional drawings and a license to build their own CHP engine. Meanwhile, those giving $4,479 will be considered an early adopter and receive a complete set of parts to build their own GDE micro-CHP engine and the rights to use the engine however they wish.
Contributors giving $9,200 will receive a fully assembled engine based on the prototype. It has the capacity to three kilowatts of electrical power and 17 kilowatts of heat. Supporters giving $25,000 will receive a copy of the fully functional and tested micro-CHP.
Source: GasDecEngine Technology AS www.GDETech.no. To contribute to the company’s crowdfunding campaign, visit igg.me/at/gdetech/x.
