Thermal Energy from Using Snow

In regions with northern latitudes or remote areas, such as Antarctica, where snow is plentiful, but conventional fuel sources are scarce, utilizing snow as a fuel source becomes immensely valuable. Waterbender - Arctic Technology provides a solution by harnessing snow to generate heat.

Waterbender – Arctic Technology is a 40-foot containerized installation that utilizes snow and a minimal amount of electricity (4 kWh) as its energy source. The unit generates 60 kW of thermal energy, efficiently heating water to a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius. When paired with alternative energy sources like wind generators, the facility relies exclusively on snow as a heat source, consuming 6 m³ per hour.

The installation operates as a heat pump under precisely engineered thermodynamic conditions, enabling the extraction of hot water from snow at a ratio of 1:10. This means that each unit of hot water produced requires ten times the volume of snow or ice. Nevertheless, this process yields a sufficient amount of hot water to heat large spaces and meet diverse water-related needs.

Notably, the Waterbender - Arctic Technology installation requires no additional consumables, making it a self-sustaining solution.