AOTERRA Hopes to Use Cloud Servers to Heat Homes
Michael Hines — May 24, 2013 — Eco
References: aoterra.de & springwise
The German-based AOTERRA has come up with a unique way to use cloud computing to power homes. The company wants to put cloud servers in homes and use the heat they give off to produce power. The idea behind the service is that cloud servers would be placed in homes and contained in a special box. The box would be fireproof and impregnable by the owner of the home. A special system inside the box would reroute the heat given off by the server to the home's central heating boiler, with no emissions given off.
AOTERRA plans to locate the cloud servers in houses that are next to one another to avoid a loss in performance. The company has already raised 700 percent of its 100,000 EUR goal and is hoping to launch its first servers soon.
AOTERRA plans to locate the cloud servers in houses that are next to one another to avoid a loss in performance. The company has already raised 700 percent of its 100,000 EUR goal and is hoping to launch its first servers soon.
Trend Themes
1. Cloud-powered Home Heating - Using cloud servers to generate heat for homes provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for energy-efficient and sustainable heating systems.
2. Decentralized Cloud Computing - Integrating cloud servers directly into homes allows for decentralized computing power, opening up opportunities for personalized, secure, and efficient data processing.
3. Heat Recycling - Facilitating the reuse of heat generated by cloud servers in homes not only promotes energy conservation but also presents disruptive innovation opportunities for waste heat recovery technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Energy Efficiency - The use of cloud servers for home heating can revolutionize the energy efficiency industry by providing a sustainable and cost-effective heating solution.
2. Smart Home Technology - Integrating cloud servers into homes enhances the capabilities of smart home technology, creating opportunities for more intelligent and responsive home automation systems.
3. Data Centers - Exploring the integration of cloud servers in homes expands the potential of data center technologies, enabling more distributed, resilient, and energy-efficient cloud infrastructure.
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