Green tech company, HT Materials Science (HTMS), has been selected as one of 11 sustainability-focused start-ups to trial their technology with Amazon across Europe.
The trial will go ahead after the company received funding in this year's Amazon Sustainability Accelerator.
HTMS will pilot its cutting-edge Maxwell nanofluid technology across three Amazon fulfillment centres in the UK—Coventry, Daventry, and Doncaster.
The HTMS solution is designed to improve the performance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) by enhancing heat transfer efficiency.
Maxwell is expected to reduce energy consumption in some of Amazon's UK HVAC systems by up to 14 per cent.
HTMS vice president, Ben Taylor, said Maxwell has the potential to deliver significant energy savings and reduce the associated carbon emissions across the fulfillment centres.
“By improving the energy efficiency of these HVAC systems, we are supporting Amazon's sustainability commitments and demonstrating the real-world impact of our technology,” he said.
The pilot will kick off in 2024, with the technology being integrated into Amazon's heating and cooling systems at key fulfillment centres.
HTMS' nanofluid solution has been designed to increase thermal conductivity, enabling HVAC systems to operate more efficiently without requiring additional energy inputs.
Throughout the pilot, HTMS will work closely with Amazon's subject matter experts and seek opportunities to refine its technology to ensure a successful implementation.
Upon completion, the environmental impact, financial viability and overall effectiveness will be assessed to determine whether it can be scaled across other HVAC systems at Amazon sites as part of a long-term partnership.
HTMS is one of 11 start-ups from across Europe (as well as the US and Canada) that have been awarded the opportunity to test their innovations with Amazon operations.
Since its launch in 2022, the Amazon Sustainability Accelerator has supported over 40 start-ups across Europe and the UK.
The initiative provides funding, mentorship, and the opportunity for start-ups to pilot their technologies within Amazon's operations, with the goal of driving sustainable innovation and reducing the company's environmental impact.