An Aston University researcher’s project has been selected as part of a package of support to help rebuild Ukraine’s energy system, phase out fossil fuels and support post-war recovery.
Using thermal energy, the new technology is designed to replace existing systems and be used for both cooling and heating homes.
The project aims to swap conventional boilers for heat pumps without the need for expensive modifications to existing distribution systems. The team plan to do this by efficiently delivering significantly higher temperatures than existing technologies. A demonstration system will be installed in Ukraine as part of the project.
The government initiative involves collaborations between over 50 UK and Ukrainian organisations and will receive an additional £ 5M from private sector money.