iCeiling – Intelligent cooling and heating ceiling with energy storage: Hybrid ventilation, cooling and heating with decentralized heat pumps, energy storage and intelligent management

The project develops "iCeiling": A ventilation ceiling with hybrid ventilation (mechanical with heat recovery and natural ventilation), draft-free cooling and heating supplied by decentralized heat pumps. Further including thermal energy storage and intelligent operation ensuring a good energy efficient indoor climate and an energy flexibility, increasing the utilization of fluctuating renewable energy. iCeiling implements data collection for operational monitoring and diagnostics for use in services. The main activities will include technology development, system optimization and demonstration, resulting in proven solutions, dimensioning tools, design guidelines and product selection tool. iCeiling will be a competitive and flexible alternative to traditional central heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions. The market includes new and refurbished office buildings, hospitals and schools, mainly in the Nordic countries, the EU, and climate zones with significant needs for energy efficient cooling as Dubai.