Passive cooling at The Mill: how Kensa helped futureproof Cardiff homes
OVERVIEW
Kensa’s passive cooling retrofit at The Mill kept homes cool during heatwaves, cutting energy use and costs without traditional air conditioning.
Key facts
- Location: The Mill, Cardiff
- Property type: Mid-terrace, 2-bed home
- Ground source installation: July 2020
- Cooling retrofit: Summer 2022
- Cooling system: Single high-level fan coil in east-facing living/dining room
- Performance: Maintained 19–21 °C during 2022 heatwaves, even at 32 °C outdoors
- Running cost: Around £0.50/day for 8 hours’ use (27p/kWh)
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