Following the acquisition of EcoPod late last year, Carillion is investing in the further development of the communal energy system that is already reducing energy costs and cutting carbon emissions in more than 40 high rise buildings across the UK.

Set to open its doors this summer, the EcoPod Technology Centre (ETC), will provide a base for development and demonstration of the smart energy technology system which uses a mix of renewable and carbon energy sources with a state of the art building automation system to significantly reduce costs and improve energy efficiency in a range of buildings including apartment blocks, hotels, schools, hospitals and office blocks.

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Carillion is looking to base its research and development activity for EcoPod in South Yorkshire and the ETC will feature test rigs of the next generation of EcoPods, providing a hub of innovation and research into sustainable and smart building technologies. With plans to introduce a range of innovative developments and launch EcoPod to the European, Asian and North American markets; the centre will emulate seasonal weather and energy demands of these locations to test energy systems under development.

Phil Shepley, managing director of engineering at Carillion Services commented: "This creation of the EcoPod Technology Centre puts Carillion at the forefront of energy efficiency innovation. We will be working with a leading accreditation authority to ensure the performance of existing and test installations are ahead of the market and the centre will also support the creation of new jobs in research and development, renewable energy systems and building automation."

(CD)