A new solar heating system has been installed at the Alice Solar City Sustainable Living House to take the edge off winter temperatures for its occupant.
One of the first of its kind in Alice Springs, residents can see the heating system in action and find out more when the house opens to the public this Saturday.
The system uses a roof mounted solar panel to heat fresh air, and then pumps that heated air into the house.
“The technology works best on sunny days, and as the typical winter’s day in Alice is cool but sunny, this type of technology should suit Alice Springs well. It also works in reverse in summer by bringing in cool, fresh air.”, says Brian Elmer, General Manager of Alice Solar City.
“Solar air heating is not common, but we wanted to trial it at the Sustainable Living House to ascertain the environmental and economic benefits to typical Alice Springs dwellings.”
“We are monitoring the before and after temperatures at the house to assess how effective it is.”
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