Check out the typical Caithness home of 2050 according to experts
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It is predicted that smart toilets monitoring for signs of illness, holographic TVs, and emotion detection speakers to boost moods will be the norm in Caithness homes by 2050.
This is according to far-sighted boffins who also believe an energy on-demand type offering will allow customers to choose between hydrogen, solar or wind power via an app.
Over the next 30 years, our homes will become greener and smarter with Brits expected to splash out on gadgets like holographic TVs and smart windows by 2050, according to the experts at energyhelpline.com.
Smart toilets that monitor for signs of illness, speaker systems with emotion detection technology, and fridges that recommend meals based on dietary requirements or available ingredients will all be the norm.
As electronic devices interact with each other in different ways, experts at the switching service predict energy bills will adapt to give us a greater understanding of how we use our electricity.
Each item will collect data on its individual energy usage and be sent to the bill payer at the end of every month. With greater transparency over energy usage, households will be able to make more informed decisions about how to reduce energy consumption and save on their bills.
An energy on-demand type of communication will also allow consumers to select the energy source used to power their homes, meaning households will be able to change their energy mix with just a couple of taps on an app.
With a choice of hydrogen, wind, solar, or nuclear, homeowners could have the option to switch between a combination of sources depending on the season, for instance opting for solar power during the summer months when supply is at its highest and, in theory, cheapest.
As we move towards a future of greater control, energy experts at energyhelpline.com have predicted how this smart home technology will impact our energy bills, including how much the average Brit can expect to pay on their home technology items in 2050.
An electric vehicle will be a staple in the garage of the future and based on today’s Tesla Model 3 will cost the average owner £369.20 per year in electricity. With the average UK driver currently spending £1,041.81 on petrol per year, car owners in 2050 will make a significant saving.
More extreme weather in the UK due to climate change will also make a smart air conditioning unit an essential item in the British home by 2050, with experts calculating an expected average cost of £76.64 per year in electricity.
Yet, with smart energy storing devices that find the cheapest time to source electricity then store it for future use, households of the future could even open their energy bill to find that they’ve made money by selling electricity back to the grid.
Tashema Jackson, energy expert at energyhelpline.com, comments: “The power to choose your energy source on-demand will not only provide greater control but also help reduce costs by spreading the supply across multiple sources; it’s a move that will not only benefit households financially but is better for the planet."
