We’re pleased to share that our Professor Richard Fitton of Energy House Labs appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Sliced Bread this week, discussing all things dehumidifiers alongside host Gregg Foot and Professor Cath Noakes. The episode explores how dehumidifiers work, whether you really need one, and why they remain one of the few major household appliances not covered by UK energy regulations, meaning there’s currently no […]
Professor Richard Fitton from our Energy House Labs was invited to speak at the House of Commons this week as part of a parliamentary session on the UK’s Net Zero strategy. Speaking at the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, he shared insights based on research from Energy House Labs, as well as perspectives from […]
Last month, the University hosted the Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC), bringing together over 100 postgraduate researchers for a showcase of innovation, insight, and academic excellence. We’re thrilled to announce that Mahdi Ahmadvand, currently undertaking an iPhD titled “Development and Testing of Methodology for Smart Control Systems in Homes”—sponsored by Barratt Redrow plc—was awarded Best Poster at the […]
We are pleased to share that Channel 5’s Shop Smart Save Money (Season 4, Episode 11) visited the University of Salford’s Energy House Labs to film at our Energy House 2.0 facility. The segment, which begins at 27:18, explored the performance and value of tower fans, helping consumers make informed decisions ahead of warmer weather. Filmed at Energy House 2.0, our state-of-the-art research facility, […]
Energy House Labs is excited to announce the release of a new open-access dataset featuring two zero-carbon ready homes, tested in our state-of-the-art environmental chambers at Energy House 2.0. This advanced facility allows for precise control of temperature (from -20°C to 40°C) and humidity, providing optimal testing conditions. The dataset includes floor and elevation plans, […]
At Energy House 2.0, we recently put the York YKF 5Kw Monobloc Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) through its paces to assess its performance in real-world conditions. Working alongside BRS Heat Pumps, we tested the unit in a specially controlled environment designed to replicate typical and extreme UK weather conditions. With the push for more sustainable […]