iCapannini - ecological sustainable features
Second House and Plunge Pool
The second house in the grounds of iCapannini also uses renewable energy and minimises energy use through high insulation standards.
Again photovoltaics and solar panels will provide additional hot water and electricity needs. Investigations are also being conducted to examine the benefits of wind generated energy provided by a micro wind turbine, to take advantage of the cooling winds that iCapannini benefits from year round.
The high insulation standards of the building will mean that energy use is minimised. A mast mounted micro wind turbine, costing approximately £15,000 could generate as much as 6KW supply which would satisfy the bulk of the property energy needs.
Other eco energy sources
Biomass is a carbon neutral energy source as it only releases the amount of CO2 that it absorbed whilst growing. It is most cost effective and sustainable when a local fuel source is used, utilising local employment and minimising transport costs.
Woody biomass can comprise of forest products which can be simply harvested from the surrounding national forest surrounded iCapannini. Wood burners will be installed in the main house and the second house to provide top up energy, typically generating 5-7 kW in output, to provide a perfect ambience on cold winter days.
Summary and conclusions
iCapannini will provide an ultramodern energy efficient environment in a traditional tuscan setting. Whether the properties are used as the main home or for recreational purposes, the owner can be assured that not only are the running costs of the homes minimised, but also the cost to the environment is significantly reduced.
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Second House and Plunge Pool
The second house in the grounds of iCapannini also uses renewable energy and minimises energy use through high insulation standards.
Again photovoltaics and solar panels will provide additional hot water and electricity needs. Investigations are also being conducted to examine the benefits of wind generated energy provided by a micro wind turbine, to take advantage of the cooling winds that iCapannini benefits from year round.
The high insulation standards of the building will mean that energy use is minimised. A mast mounted micro wind turbine, costing approximately £15,000 could generate as much as 6KW supply which would satisfy the bulk of the property energy needs.
Other eco energy sources
Biomass is a carbon neutral energy source as it only releases the amount of CO2 that it absorbed whilst growing. It is most cost effective and sustainable when a local fuel source is used, utilising local employment and minimising transport costs.
Woody biomass can comprise of forest products which can be simply harvested from the surrounding national forest surrounded iCapannini. Wood burners will be installed in the main house and the second house to provide top up energy, typically generating 5-7 kW in output, to provide a perfect ambience on cold winter days.
Summary and conclusions
iCapannini will provide an ultramodern energy efficient environment in a traditional tuscan setting. Whether the properties are used as the main home or for recreational purposes, the owner can be assured that not only are the running costs of the homes minimised, but also the cost to the environment is significantly reduced.
Eco technology has an established track record across the world for reliability and functionality. The location of iCapannini with its natural rich resources of sunshine and water allow the maximum benefit to be derived, without harming the environment in which it is situated.
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