Miele Solar Dryer Unveiled

Last year, Miele produced a SmartGrid-ready washer and dryer. These clever appliances could connect online to determine when the rates are cheapest to turn on after getting a preset time period. So how does the company top that? They come up with what they call the planet's first solar dryer. Teaming with solar tech company Sovis, the dryer gets its juice from rooftop collectors, which transfer to a storage tank. After being piped into the appliance, the cool air returns to the tank to be reheated.

The tank itself can be heated by other sources and can be used to supply hot water to other appliances. Miele says the dryer, which was introduced at this year's IFA in Berlin, will be public-ready next year. Until that time, we will have to be content to use that other solar dryer, the clothesline.

Via Miele

Read More in: Solar Gadgets

Share this Article with others:

Related Articles:

• Fly This 50 Foot Solar Bag! - Nov 28, 2011
• Electree Available for Consumers - Oct 03, 2011
• DIFFUS Solar Handbag - Jun 13, 2011
• BTX Solar Drapery System - May 02, 2011
• Gargoyle Keeps Its Eyes Wide Open - Mar 21, 2011

Came straight to this page? Visit Solar Snob for all the latest news.