Buildings as power stations
New technology promises to help buildings themselves generate and release electricity.
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Buildings that generate their own electricity?
A pioneering scheme has been launched near Port Talbot which could open up a new industry worth a billion pounds a year, and revolutionise the construction industry.
The scheme would see commercial buildings covered with coated steel or glass that generates its own electricity. £20m of public and private money is being spent on the project. It is hoped up to 10,000 jobs will be created across the UK. Esyllt Carr finds out more.
Launch of 'buildings as power stations' technology pilot
Swansea University is leading a £20-million project, where coated building fabrics will generate, store and release electricity themselves.
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