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<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The case of this farm used as a single-family house offers an ideal example of how an existing structure with no special prerequisites can be converted with surprising results into a 100% green home: the house of the future, and of the present.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The building is located in the plains adjacent to Monviso (3.841 m), in the province of Cuneo.\u00a0<\/p>\n The whole renovation project that had this house at its centre was developed paying special attention to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, while perfectly fitting to the surrounding landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n Geonovis has designed and installed for the Customer a hydrothermal system<\/strong> (water-to-water, or open loop) with a total capacity of 15kWt<\/sub>, to satisfy the family’s thermal and domestic hot water needs throughout the year.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geonovis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/1-2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f2f2f2 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f2f2f2″ background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|||||” top_divider_style=”slant2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1.9em” text_font_size_tablet=”20px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The system takes advantage of the constant temperature of groundwater exploiting a pre-existing well, and is powered solely by the consumption of electricity needed to operate the Nibe F1145 heat pump. Photovoltaic panels installed for a total power output of 6 kWe<\/sub> contribute considerably to meeting this requirement. The PV system produces about 6800 kWh<\/sub> per year, with 7000 kWh<\/sub> yearly total consumption of the house (heat pump, domestic uses, etc.): the result is hence an almost zero balance between annual production and consumption of electrical energy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geonovis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geonovis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-2.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1.9em” custom_padding=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”20px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For the Customer and his family, it all adds up in total independence from fossil fuel consumption, zero emissions produced, and payment of a single bill related to energy consumption.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”4864,4866,4863″ show_title_and_caption=”off” show_pagination=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.9em” custom_padding=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”20px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The total cost of energy consumed for a 100% green house in total comfort and sustainability? Roughly that of one coffee a day!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Technical details” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Energy class: A<\/p>\n Surface area to be air conditioned: 200 sqm<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Distribution systems: radiant floor<\/p>\n Heat requirement: 12 kW<\/p>\n DHW needs: 300 L<\/p>\n Climatic zone: E<\/p>\n Degree days: 2682<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Previous heating and distribution system: LPG-fueled radiators<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Type of system built by Geonovis: open-loop (with exploitation of an existing well)<\/p>\n Installed power 15kW<\/p>\n Functions: DHW, heating<\/p>\n N. 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