Taiwanese Co-Generation Plant

[brimo]

I know the heat isn't generated from the burning bodies (well a very small proportion might be) but it's still an interesting story.

Cremated bodies to power Taiwanese air-con

A Taiwan crematorium plans to use exhaust from its ovens to power its air-conditioning system, officials say, in a move critics blasted as insensitive to mourning relatives.

The Taipei Mortuary Services Office has invested 7.7 million Taiwan dollars ($268,000) on technology that recycles exhaust from cremations, converting it into electricity, deputy director Yang Yi-lin said.

The agency plans to use the electricity in a new air-conditioning system in the second-floor rest area of the crematorium, located in suburban Taipei, but some worry that it would upset families of the deceased.

"It's creepy that the mourners are cooled by air-conditioning powered by the bodies of their relatives being burnt downstairs," Taipei City Councillor Chuang Ruei-hsiung was quoted by the Central News Agency as saying.

The crematorium would not abort the project, but would consider using the electricity for other facilities, such as the lighting system, according to Ms Yang.

"We recycle the exhaust to reduce air pollution and protect the environment. But we will also take the relatives' feelings into account," she said.

Environmental-conscious Taiwan passed a major renewable energy bill this year as part of plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to 2008 levels by 2016 and to 2000 levels by 2025.

- AFP

[zarn02]

I guess this falls under the heading of "plans to execute without telling everyone."

I don't think it would bother me (especially if I were the one cooking), but just to avoid the sensitive I think if I were them I'd install this without telling too many folks.

[brimo]

Seems like a waste of good protein.

[abby normal]

^  "Soylent Green is people!"

[MendoDave]

^  "Soylent Green is people!"

You beat me to it.

[spolic]

Ashes.... to AC or DC?

[He Man]

Ashes.... to AC or DC?

who the hell has an AC that runs on DC.

[tlloyd66]

who the hell has an AC that runs on DC.

If DC= Dead Customers, then I suspect this Taiwanese company does...

[brimo]

who the hell has an AC that runs on DC.

The fan in your car AC does.