Bangkok--1 Sep--Spark Communications
Stiebel Eltron, Thailand's leading manufacturer of water heaters, water filters and hand-dryers, has unveiled a concept home design that reduces energy consumption.
Committed to achieving a low-carbon global economy, Stiebel Eltron's engineers have developed innovative building designs which utilize renewable energy within each household. After rigorous research, the buildings are proven to reduce up to 100 per cent of cooling energy demand as well as up to 80 per cent of total energy demand.
In order to achieve the ideal 'Energy Plus' building, the house must be insulated and airtight so as little energy as possible is lost. Stiebel Eltron's heat pumps and air ventilation technologies are installed in each house to produce ice in the daytime with Solar Power, store it and exchange excess heat to power household appliances domestically. Stiebel Eltron's air ventilation technology will exchange air from inside the house to outside with as little heat coming in as possible (up to 90% heat recovery). Moreover, they will clean the air, remove unpleasant odor and reduce the level of CO2 inside the room.
Roland Hoehn, Managing Director of Stiebel Eltron Asia explained, "We have implemented the system in one of our factories in Ayuttaya and have been running it for over a year without experiencing any issues. The energy system has saved us approximately 40 per cent from the normal tariff compared with the other factory without the system."
The Ministry of Energy has announced the Thailand Energy Efficiency Development Plan from 2015 to 2036 that aims to create an integrated energy blueprint. The blueprint targets to create stability for energy demand as well as creating a reasonable energy cost while reducing effects on the environment. The target is to reduce energy intensity by 30 per cent within 2036.
"As the public becomes more aware of the need to conserve energy and reduce the carbon footprint, it is important to provide cost-effective and simple solutions. This sustainable house takes energy produced in the home and reuses it when it is most required, lessening the dependency on typical energy sources. For example, solar cells on the roof stores domestic energy for use at night when families are at home using their air-conditioners." said Florian Schumacher, Product Manager Renewable of Stiebel Eltron Asia.
Stiebel Eltron has partnered with Pruksa Real Estate Public Company, EGS-plan (Bangkok) Co., Ltd. and Unexpected Co., Ltd. to construct the first 'Pruksa+' project in Bangkok which implements the sustainability design from Stiebel Eltron. The project is expected to finish in Q4 this year.
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