Equium develops acoustic heat pumps that utilize thermoacoustic technology to provide efficient heating and cooling solutions without the use of greenhouse gas refrigerants. This approach addresses the high CO2 emissions from traditional heating systems in residential buildings, offering a sustainable alternative with reduced energy consumption and maintenance costs.
Funding
$6.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional heating and cooling systems in residential buildings contribute significantly to CO2 emissions due to their reliance on greenhouse gas refrigerants and high energy consumption. Existing heat pumps often suffer from high maintenance costs, complex installations requiring specialized technicians, and limited lifespans.
Solution
Equium is developing acoustic heat pumps that leverage thermoacoustic technology to provide efficient and sustainable heating and cooling solutions, eliminating the need for greenhouse gas refrigerants. The technology uses sound waves generated and amplified by temperature gradients or electricity to compress and expand a neutral gas like Helium, creating a highly efficient heat pump without any moving parts. This approach results in lower energy consumption, reduced maintenance, and a longer lifespan compared to traditional heat pumps and boilers. Equium's harmonic heat pump combines the efficiency of traditional heat pumps with the ease of installation, maintenance, and use of a boiler, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for residential heating.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes homeowners, residential building developers, and heating and cooling professionals seeking energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and easy-to-install heating and cooling solutions.
Features
- Thermoacoustic technology using sound waves for heating and cooling
- Operates without greenhouse gas refrigerants, utilizing neutral gases like Helium (GWP=0)
- Achieves up to 20% energy savings through an optimized thermodynamic cycle and acoustic modulation
- Operates silently at less than 30 dB
- Simplified installation process, compatible with standard plumbing and heating systems
- Requires minimal maintenance due to the absence of wearing parts in the core
- Offers easy access to high temperatures (above 50°C)
- Expected lifespan of 30 years