Energy titan E.ON and Australian property giant Lendlease have announced a partnership to implement a pioneering low-carbon heat network across East London, targeting approximately 6,500 new homes and business units. This initiative will debut at the expansive 760,000m² Silvertown development at the Royal Docks in Newham, marking the first UK application of E.ON's innovative 'ectogrid' energy sharing system.
The 'ectogrid' system, a sophisticated network, leverages local energy sources such as air, water, or ground to provide heating and cooling solutions. According to E.ON, the technology facilitates an energy exchange where buildings contribute or draw heating and cooling as required, optimizing energy use across the network.
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