Body heat captured from people hitting the dancefloor at a Glasgow venue will be used to help power it in a first for Scotland.
SWG3 say the innovative new method of thermal control at its gigs and clubs will drastically reduce the site’s energy usage, with potential savings of up to 70 tonnes of carbon per year.
The system will capture body heat from customers, visitors and staff before transporting it to a series of boreholes where the Finnieston venue's says it can be stored for "days, weeks or even months".
Drilling to install the boreholes will begin in a matter of days.
The showcase event will go ahead during the Cop26 environmental conference in Glasgow on Sunday, November 7.
Globally renowned DJ, producer, activist and fashion icon Honey Dijon, will headline the event.
Andrew Fleming-Brown, MD of SWG3, said: “It’s a very exciting time for us at SWG3 with work about to begin on the first phase of the innovative BODYHEAT project.
"We’re delighted to announce the launch party Honey Dijon and our special collaboration with her fashion brand for an exclusive BODYHEAT t-shirt.
"SWG3 hosted the first Comme des Garçons UK Guerrilla Store in 2006 so it feels like the perfect fit that the t-shirt will also be on sale at their DSM stores and online.”
Honey Dijon, said: “Anything we can do at this moment to help climate change is a positive thing. This new system of channelling energy from the dance floor is something innovative and sustainable.
"The inspiration and energy of the Paradise Garage is a fun way to exemplify how this system works and is reflected in the design of the SWG3 x honeyfuckingdijon colourful and vibrant t-shirt.”
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 6pm on the venue's website.
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