Yet, their air compression systems require refrigerants to work.
These refrigerants, also known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), are amongst the most potent greenhouse gasses.
Founded in 2017 and havingraised5 million,French deeptech startupEquiumis seeking to provide a more ecological alternative.
The so-called Acoustic Heat Pump (AHP) can cover a households heating needs without the use of refrigerants.
The acoustic wave causes the gas to compress or expand, producing heat or cold, respectively.
It remains confined within the system, which allows the machine to be silent.
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The first integration will be processed by the startups strategic partnerArkteos, a regional manufacturer.
The company is currently conducting field tests and expects tomarket its product in 2024.
To date, the young French startup has only one competitor in this brand new market: Netherlands-basedBlueHeart Energy.
But hopefully, more companies will start tapping into the capabilities of thermoacoustics to revolutionize heat pump technology.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
