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Domestic Eco Interiors

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Solarheart Engine by Cool Energy Can Power Your Home During the Winter

— October 8, 2009 — Eco
Cool Energy has released the SolarHeart Engine. The SolarHeart Engine is a specialized engine that produces electricity from low temperature solar power and waste energy.

The technology is capable of powering up to 80 percent of one's home. Not very useful to those of you living in beach shanties, but Sarah Palin might want to take a gander at this, don't ya know. Check out more on the SolarHeart Engine at the link below.

Implications - Consumers are being increasingly concerned with green initiatives and eco-friendly ways to approach their goods and products. Companies that are looking for creative solutions should create products that have this in mind. While not all consumers are willing to redesign their whole homes, there is a large market for smaller changes that make a big difference.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Home Appliances - Opportunities for companies to innovate in creating eco-friendly appliances, such as the SolarHeart Engine, that can power homes using low temperature solar power and waste energy.
2. Renewable Energy Technology - Continued focus on creating renewable energy technology, like the SolarHeart Engine, that can help individuals and businesses shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
3. Small Scale Sustainable Living Solutions - Growing market for smaller scale sustainable living solutions that can be embraced by consumers who may not want to undertake a complete redesign of their homes.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies developing renewable energy technology and solutions.
2. Home Improvement - Opportunities to create eco-friendly home appliances and solutions for consumers looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
3. Sustainability - Growing industry catering to businesses and individuals looking to adopt more sustainable practices and products.
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