Project description
A smart way to save on heating bills
Smart thermostats can save energy and money by regulating heating systems without reducing comfort. Their use is also good for the environment since buildings (both residential and commercial) are responsible for more than a third of CO2 emissions in the EU. In this context, the EU-funded CALORIC project will bring to market smart thermostats for heating systems with warm water radiators. These thermostats are able to switch on/off the heating as needed, for short intervals. Not only do they control the inside temperature, but also use a wireless temperature sensor to regulate the temperature of the radiators. The project expects this simple solution to reduce the consumption (and the cost of heating) by as much as 50 %.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarecomputer processors
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringthermodynamic engineering
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energysolar energysolar thermal
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringmanufacturing engineeringadditive manufacturing
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energysolar energyphotovoltaic
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1
Coordinator
LIGHTHEAT PRIVATE COMPANY
Net EU contribution
€ 50 000,00
Address
Pellis 61
15234 Athina
Greece
15234 Athina
Greece
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Region
Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών Aττική Αττική
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 21 429,00