Recent discussion about one of the newer devices to hit the energy efficiency market has turned toward the “Energy Cube” – a supplementary energy management and storage structure that is being installed in locations worldwide and is helping to maximize energy efficiency in both domestic as well as remote locations. Originally designed to supply power to out-of-reach facilities such as remote schools, houses or medical facilities, the Energy Cube can convert multiple forms of energy (though solar and wind power is standard) and provide steady output, storage and regulation for a number of devices throughout the day.

Working to synchronize and distribute excess energy to where it is needed most, the Energy Cube focuses on adapting energy flows to devices throughout a building and converting otherwise lost power back into a system. Heat lost from a refrigerator or air conditioner, for example, is absorbed into the Cube and then redistributed to a TV, computer or other electronic device that may be needing more constant electricity. This helps ensure that even basic power supplies such as a small wind turbine and photovoltaic (solar power) cell can provide a building with up to 9kW of energy at peak usage or a constant 5kW throughout the day – more than enough to power basic appliances in standard homes.

Having been in development for a number of years now the Energy Cube is beginning its approach to becoming widely available to consumers. Measuring approximately two meters in each direction (1,980mm x 1,950mm x 1,910mm, to be exact) the Cube can easily fit into either indoor or outdoor storage facilities and be transported in a number of ways. Its ease of construction also allows for fairly easy establishment in any location while its durable design means it is suited for a wide variety of environments.

Although the Energy Cube is not strictly an alternative energy generating device the supplemental management and energy storage and distribution it offers is a much needed addition to many homes as well as industrial and commercial buildings alike due to the fact that energy efficiency rather than pure energy generation is the major factor to overcome in most situations. Because of the benefits it offers it could potentially mean supplementing or replacing entirely all energy needs for a small household with just one cube and an accompanying photovoltaic cell and small wind turbine – something that would be otherwise impossible utilizing alternative power generation sources alone.

For those who are simply looking for improved energy efficiency without stand-alone energy production a wide variety of smaller “cubes” are available as well and can easily be installed in a home in order to help cut energy costs by 10~20% immediately. This means that any user can begin cutting back on their energy draw almost immediately simply by switching over to an affordable energy saving device right away and offset any costs from purchasing an cube in a few short months thanks to energy savings brought about by the cube’s usage – a simple yet effective way to make your home even more eco-friendly without needing to commit to a large project.

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