Ioannis Vourdoubas

HOSPITALITY FOR THE PLANET A model for sustainability within the hospitality industry, Hotel Marcel is committed to doing what we can to tackle the global climate… Read More »17# A hotel with zero carbon footprint – Hotel Marcel, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

The concept of district cooling includes the systems which generate cold water in a central system which is then distributed with well-insulated pipes to different… Read More »15# Use of district cooling systems in hotels

Solar energy can be used in space cooling in hotels. This is achieved with the use of specific solar panels – evacuated tube solar collectors… Read More »14# Use of solar thermal systems for production of domestic hot water and air-conditioning in hotels

Solar energy can be used for domestic hot water production in hotels The global trend in hotel units is leading to the creation of more and more energy… Read More »13# Use of solar thermal systems producing domestic hot water in hotels

Geothermal energy is ready to double in size as countries around the world embrace it. In Reno, Nevada, the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino heats itself with… Read More »12# Use of geothermal energy in hotels

Solar energy is extensivelly used to day for power generation in all sectors. The most common systems used for electricity generation are the silicon-made photovoltaic… Read More »11# Use of solar photovoltaic energy in hotels

Hotel owners simply can’t overlook their energy usage. It was found that, on average, the American hotel spends $2,196 per room each year on energy… Read More »10# Electricity storage in hotels

Wind turbines are used for electricity generation. When the average annual wind velocity at the hotel premises or nearby is satisfactory one or more wind… Read More »9# Use of wind turbines in hotels

Hotels can install fuel cells in their premises generating electricity or co-generating heat and power covering part of their energy requirements. Installation of fuel cells… Read More »8# Use of fuel cells in hotels