Further development and validation of energy efficient dehumidifier, and preparations for going to market
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | REDDO FLOOR SOLUTIONS AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 288 786 |
| Project duration | October 2019 - November 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Innovative Startups |
| Call | Innovative Startups step 1 autumn 2019 |
Purpose and goal
The purpose of the project was to continue validation of Reddo´s patent-pending technology for more sustainable and energy-efficient sorbtion dehumidifiers and to complete initial go to market preparations. The project aimed to validate the technology for both professional water damage restoration purposes and fixed installations, such as crawl spaces, comparing Reddo´s technology to existing technology in tests.
Expected results and effects
The project has developed two new prototypes and tested them with good results. In remediation of water-damaged wooden joist floor construction, 26% savings were achieved. Testing in fixed installations had to be postponed to next summer. To prepare for market dialogue, a draft agreement for license manufacturing has been prepared.
Planned approach and implementation
The project started off by building a new prototype of Reddo´s dehumidifier and floor test rigs. While tests for professional water damage restoration were carried out in a laboratory setting, suitable objects for testing in fixed installations were identified and another prototype of the dehumidifier was built. In dialogue with lawyers, a draft agreement has been written to enable license manufacturing if this becomes relevant.