Reduce energy consumption by recovering heat from wastewater

Country in which the innovation is available:

The Netherlands

Name of the innovation:

Reduce energy consumption by recovering heat from wastewater

Innovator:

DeWarmte

CRT Category:

Water, Energy

What is this innovation about?

The HeatCycle, developed by DeWarmte, is an innovative system that recovers heat from household wastewater, such as from showers and dishwashers, to sustainably heat clean water. This circular approach reduces energy consumption by utilizing otherwise wasted thermal energy. By capturing and reusing this energy, the HeatCycle can provide up to 40% of a household’s heating needs.

What’s in it for a tourism SME?

For tourism SMEs, adopting the Heat Cycle offers both environmental and financial benefits. This innovation enables businesses to reduce their carbon footprint by using sustainable energy practices, significantly reducing reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources. Moreover, it reduces energy costs by up to 40% through efficient water heating and improves business appeal to environmentally aware travellers.

Consider that:

The system’s smart monitoring also provides data-driven insights to optimize energy use, plan maintenance schedules, and support efficient operations. Additionally, DeWarmte offers comprehensive support throughout the installation process. HeatCycle can easily be integrated into existing plumbing systems without the need for extensive renovations.

Keywords:

Heat recovery, wastewater recycling, resource efficiency, smart monitoring.

Innovator’s website:

https://www.dewarmte.nl/heatcycle

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Disclaimer

*This post includes information publicly available online between March and October 2024. Some text is directly quoted from sources (see ‘Innovator’s website’ & ‘Sources and Copyrights’), while other parts are summarized or paraphrased and may not fully reflect the original intent. Online information and data may have changed or been removed since collection. Please always verify the most updated and accurate version of the innovator’s website and/or get in touch with the innovator for more and accurate information.
** This post shares insights on behalf of the Cross-Re-Tour EU-funded project. It is intended as a source of inspiration for tourism businesses interested in green and digital innovation. However, it does not guarantee that the mentioned innovation will be fully or partially eligible under the terms and conditions of the upcoming Call for Proposals within Cross-Re-Tour.