Canadian engineers build self-powered solar home that cuts energy use by nearly half
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Canadian engineers unveiled a fully electrified home in Komoka, Ontario that combines solar panels, a heat pump, and thermal battery to achieve net-zero energy performance without fossil fuels. The innovative system cuts electricity bills by 45% and reduces carbon emissions by 55% while increasing solar energy use by 60%. The researchers are testing the setup for one year before expanding it across Canada and worldwide to transform residential heating.
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