The principle is well-known – the technology is new: Like the other members of his family, the Dachs 0.8 produces heat and power at the same time, but uses modern fuel cell technology. Special focus was put on high efficiency in the development. The efficiency standard of the product is A+++. Thus, the Dachs can ensure particularly low heating costs.
Inside the fuel cell a chemical reaction takes place while it is running. Hydrogen and oxygen are united to water molecules. During this process, heat and power are generated. The thermal output of the Dachs 0.8 is 1.100 Watt. The electric maximum output is 750 Watt. This makes the new product perfect for the small heating requirements in one- and two- family homes. If more heat is needed, e.g. in winter, the integrated condensing boiler is switched on automatically. By producing their own power single-handedly, the owners of the building are one step closer to being independent from public power supply.
PACE is a five-year project that will deploy more than 2,800 of the next generation Fuel Cell micro-Cogeneration units in 10 European countries by 2021.
The project brings together the five leading European suppliers (BDR Thermea/SenerTec, Bosch, SOLIDpower, Sunfire and Viessmann), and will focus on customer homes and small enterprises.
There’s no shortage of power when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. But what happens when it’s calm, in winter, or during the night? The Dachs always works whenever it’s needed, continuing to produce green electricity exactly where it’s needed. That’s why governments have set the goal of using energy more efficiently.
Everyone is familiar with the energy label (ErP efficiency label) with the EU symbol and the steps in traffic light colours. Since 26 September 2015, this label has been mandatory for boilers and water tanks. This means that energy-efficient design and the labelling of energy-consuming products are now also relevant for heating boilers, combined boilers and hot water systems.
The new ErP efficiency label is very useful for consumers because it makes it possible to compare the energy efficiency of different heating systems at a glance.