A low-carbon technology research facility for businesses as well as academics is to open at London South Bank University.

The Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings will provide teaching for students, academics and industry as well as showcasing the latest in low-carbon technology and design, including photovoltaics, solar thermal, ground source heat pumps and wind power. Data about the technologies will also be made available to a wider audience via a web-based virtual learning facility.

The centre will be constructed on top of the new Keyworth II building at the university, and will be cooled and heated using geothermal energy technology, which will form part of the demonstration facility.

Original print headline - Energy research centre for all

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Building Sustainable Design