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A revolutionary zero-carbon energy system
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A revolutionary zero-carbon energy system
The vessel uses chemical reactions to convert electricity and tap water into heat. These reactions are caused by a plasma generated in tap water, using both the water itself and minerals and gases dissolved in it. The vessel produces energy efficient heat at temperatures between 70 ℃ to 300 ℃.
The system is powered by electricity giving a CO₂ saving of 85% compared to a gas boiler considering average UK grid CO₂ intensity, and when powered by green electricity, the system has zero in-use CO₂ emissions. The boiler is manufactured from more than 80% recyclable materials and the vessel has no rare earth minerals, precious metals or refrigerants.
The Biaco system produces heat at a range of temperatures and produces four times more heat than the electricity consumed.
The system is modular.
Each Biaco vessel produces around 25 kW of heat and multiple vessels can be combined to give higher thermal outputs. This means that the technology can be used for a wide range of heating applications.
As Biaco’s vessel can output thermal energy at a range of temperatures, it is suitable for numerous commercial and industrial applications, including commercial space heating, drying and process heating. Biaco’s system is expected to have a lower price and running cost than other sustainable heating systems, and so will provide a cost-effective route to decarbonisation.
Biaco’s system produces heat at the same temperature as a gas boiler with performance that is the same in all weather conditions, and it can be sited inside or outside. This means that it can be installed with minimum change to an existing gas heating system. Low installation costs, competitive system price and high efficiency mean that the Biaco system cost is expected to be significantly lower than heat pumps.
The heat generated by the vessel can also be used to provide cooling using a customised ammonia cooling system. With development, it will be able to produce cooling down to to -35 °C whilst also producing useful heat which could be used for other purposes.
The plasma in the core of the vessel is very hot and extremely reactive, breaking down contaminants in the water, such as chemicals, solids or plastics by upcycling them into output energy. In the longer term, Biaco will explore the potential for the system to purify contaminated water to reduce pollution and water usage.
The heat generated by the vessel can also be used to provide cooling using a conventional ammonia cooling system. With development, it will be able to produce cooling down to to -35 °C at a Coefficient of Performance of four whilst also producing useful heat which could be used for other purposes.
The plasma in the core of the vessel is very hot and extremely reactive, breaking down adjunts in the water, such as minerals, contaminated chemicals, solids or plastics in the water and upcycling them into output energy. In the longer term, Biaco will explore the potential for the system to purify contaminated water to reduce pollution and water usage.
Some of the initial uses of the technology will be in the following sectors:
The world faces increasing challenges in providing growing environments without using fossil fuels, such as gas, to heat or cool greenhouses. Biaco's system offers a low-cost and low-carbon solution.
Biaco's system produces high-grade heat which, when combined with heat exchangers and chillers, can with further development, produce output between -35 ℃ and 300 ℃. The ability to produce heat when it is needed, at the temperature required, makes the technology a viable alternative to gas heating for industry. The threat of emission restrictions being tightened, possible carbon taxes and growing concern for the physical environment and the ensuing social implications, will make this market increasingly turn to Biaco for a solution.
Institutions such as universities, hospitals and leisure facilities have both high heat demands and significant pressure to decarbonise. However, these buildings can be poorly-insulated, complex developments, subject to stringent planning constraints, all of which makes current low carbon solutions (e.g. heat pumps) difficult to implement. Biaco’s modular, high-temperature system can be scaled to meet building heat needs, offering a practical path to decarbonisation.
The housing market needs a long-term solution to decarbonise heating. The modular nature of the system means that it can provide a solution for smaller properties, communal flats and large housing. Biaco’s potential in this market was demonstrated this year when Biaco was one of the winners of best solutions for retrofit housing at Futurebuild 2025.
Professor Sasha Roseneil, Vice-Chancellor visits Biaco
