EIT Climate-KIC supports EIT Awards winner 2012 Naked Energy

The iconic British Library in London, UK is embarking on a renewable energy transition thanks to EIT Awards winner 2012 Naked Energy, a company in the EIT Climate-KIC portfolio. This solar start-up will deliver a landmark installation boasting 950 solar collectors across 712.5 m 2 of the library’s roof space. It is expected to reduce the building’s CO 2 emissions by 55 tonnes and generate 216 megawatt hours (MWh) of energy annually – the equivalent of powering and heating a community centre or swimming pool for a year. The urgent need to decarbonise heat has long been under-recognised in the discussions over the UK’s move toward net zero. We hope that this project can serve as a catalyst to inspire others in the public sector to join the energy transition and move away from fossil fuels once and for all. Christophe Williams, Founder and CEO of Naked Energy. The company is redefining solar energy power with Virtu – the world’s highest energy density solar technology. The Virtu product range converts the sun’s energy into heat and electricity from the same collector, saving up to four times more carbon emissions than standard solar PV panels. The technology will supply sanitary hot water and space heating for the British Library, benefitting staff and visitors alike. In a rare application of solar technology, the collectors will also be used to help maintain the precise temperature and humidity conditions required to preserve the British Library’s national collection. It’s an...