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The Chilling Possibility of Ice-Source Heat Pumps
Could the future of efficient heating in homes really hinge on ice? This intriguing concept is the focus of a research initiative by a team in England, aiming to tackle global energy consumption by utilizing ice, or more specifically, an ice slurry, to power heat pumps. As heating accounts for nearly half of the energy usage in buildings worldwide, primarily derived from fossil fuels, this proposal could serve as a remarkable pivot toward cleaner energy solutions.