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Beyond Heat Pumps: What’s the Real Recipe for Zero Carbon Heating?
Apr 7, 2025
Johan du Plessis, CEO of Tepeo and a climate tech innovator, discusses revolutionary zero-carbon home heating solutions with his Zero Emission Boiler (ZEB). He highlights the technology's efficiency and cost-effectiveness as an alternative to heat pumps. The conversation dives into essential challenges like government incentives, energy tariffs, and equitable access to low-carbon heating. Johan emphasizes the vital role of energy storage in achieving a sustainable future, and shares a hopeful vision for transforming global home heating practices.
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- Tepeo's Zero Emission Boiler (ZEB) provides a flexible, efficient solution for zero-carbon home heating with minimal installation modifications.
- The challenges faced by Tepeo emphasize the importance of supportive policies and diversified solutions for accelerating the adoption of low-carbon heating technologies.
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Understanding the Zeb and Its Advantages
Tepeo has developed the Zeb, an innovative zero-emission boiler that serves as a direct replacement for traditional fossil fuel boilers. The Zeb operates as a smart heat battery, which stores energy as heat and releases it into the home, making it a flexible solution that can be easily integrated into existing heating systems. Unlike heat pumps, which may not be suitable for all homes due to space or installation constraints, the Zeb can be installed with minimal modifications, allowing homeowners to transition from gas or oil heating without significant upgrades. This plug-and-play solution not only enhances energy efficiency but also supports the decarbonization efforts by enabling users to heat their homes sustainably.
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