EXTRAQT specializes in aquathermal energy, utilizing thermal modeling and digital twins to assess the heating potential of rivers, lakes, and canals for buildings and urban areas. By implementing these renewable energy solutions, the company addresses the reliance on fossil fuels for heating and cooling, achieving a potential 65% reduction in emissions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Heating and cooling of buildings account for a significant portion of global energy consumption, with a large percentage still derived from unsustainable fossil fuels. Identifying and implementing renewable energy sources for heating and cooling in urban environments remains a challenge.
Solution
EXTRAQT specializes in aquathermal energy solutions, leveraging the thermal potential of surface water bodies like rivers, lakes, and canals to provide sustainable heating and cooling for buildings and urban areas. The company develops thermal models and digital twins of water bodies to assess their heating and cooling potential, respecting the natural boundaries of the ecosystem. EXTRAQT offers master planning services to map the aquathermic potential for cities and regions, as well as engineering services to design and implement aquathermic installations. By utilizing aquathermic technology, EXTRAQT enables a substantial reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel-based systems.
Target Audience
EXTRAQT serves cities, municipalities, provinces, building developers, and energy communities seeking sustainable and renewable heating and cooling solutions for buildings and urban areas.
Features
- Development of thermal models and digital twins to visualize the aquathermic potential of surface water.
- Master planning services to assess the aquathermic potential of water bodies for cities and regions.
- Engineering services for the design and implementation of aquathermic installations.
- Analysis of both standing and flowing water sources to determine aquathermic potential.
- 3D Digital Twins to model the thermal impact of heat and cold discharges in water bodies.
- Development of an aquathermic optimization model to automate the design of aquathermic installations.
- Expertise in system integration of aquathermie for energiegemeenschappen.