The bigger picture
Engineers instinctively want to improve things, make them more efficient and use fewer resources. We call it “lean engineering” and it has always been our approach. From day one we have used science, engineering and behaviour change to reduce our impact and that of our products. We are relentlessly dissatisfied and look for problems to solve, whether it’s through our pioneering technology, our spaces, our philanthropic activities or our research.
James Dyson
Core technology
It is by improving core technology and using resources efficiently, that we can do more with less and make increasingly efficient products.
Invention requires leaps of faith and the desire to try new approaches: cyclones rather than wasteful bags, high-speed air rather than energy-hungry heaters. Invention requires iterative improvement – thinner and stronger plastics, which mean less to make and less to recycle; efficient motors that use less energy, and longer lasting LEDs.
For the past twenty years, we have focused on reducing the energy used by our products in-use during their lifespans through more efficient motors, better batteries and more efficient product design. It’s about achieving greater performance, using fewer materials, and examples of this are evident in every machine and technology we have developed.
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Cyclonic separation
The problems with bags are simple: they’re wasteful, they need replacing often and end up in landfill.
DC01 was the first vacuum cleaner in the world to separate dust from air using centrifugal forces – overcoming the inefficiency and poor performance of traditional machines. No loss of suction, no dusty bag, no unnecessary single-use consumables.
The idea was initially shunned by competitors as bags were lucrative, but consumers saw the benefits and today bags are increasingly a thing of the past.
Cyclonic separation
The problems with bags are simple: they’re wasteful, they need replacing often and end up in landfill.
DC01 was the first vacuum cleaner in the world to separate dust from air using centrifugal forces – overcoming the inefficiency and poor performance of traditional machines. No loss of suction, no dusty bag, no unnecessary single-use consumables.
The idea was initially shunned by competitors as bags were lucrative, but consumers saw the benefits and today bags are increasingly a thing of the past.
Dyson digital motor
Core to the energy that a machine uses during its lifetime is the motor. This is the heart, or the engine, and it determines the product’s efficiency, performance, sound and weight.
Historically, motors have been heavy and clunky, which can make a product cumbersome. The friction caused by carbon brushes inside conventional brushed motors means they are inefficient; consuming more electrical energy, while generating less mechanical energy.
Dyson digital motor
Core to the energy that a machine uses during its lifetime is the motor. This is the heart, or the engine, and it determines the product’s efficiency, performance, sound and weight.
Historically, motors have been heavy and clunky, which can make a product cumbersome. The friction caused by carbon brushes inside conventional brushed motors means they are inefficient; consuming more electrical energy, while generating less mechanical energy.
Dyson digital motor
Over the past 20 years, Dyson has focused on the development of tiny, high-speed, efficient motors, which take the place of the big traditional, heavy types, and are 4x faster. This has been central to the energy reductions we have achieved in our products as well as fundamental changes to the format of our machines.
Our research and development in this field spans from material science, to aerodynamic modelling and the development of highly efficient autonomous production lines. Our large in-house motors team continues to drive increasing performance, and we now make some of the fastest, smallest motors in the world.
Dyson digital motor
Over the past 20 years, Dyson has focused on the development of tiny, high-speed, efficient motors, which take the place of the big traditional, heavy types, and are 4x faster. This has been central to the energy reductions we have achieved in our products as well as fundamental changes to the format of our machines.
Our research and development in this field spans from material science, to aerodynamic modelling and the development of highly efficient autonomous production lines. Our large in-house motors team continues to drive increasing performance, and we now make some of the fastest, smallest motors in the world.
Batteries
Advances in energy storage will enable huge leaps in technology. Conventional lithium-ion batteries have their problems: liquid electrolytes are extremely flammable, have a limited life span, and can be one of the biggest contributors to a machine’s environmental impact.
Our battery research programme is focused on unlocking future gains in performance and sustainability. Dyson engineers are working on cells, materials and electrodes, which enable higher energy densities, and are safer and more environmentally friendly. They are also looking at how we can give a second life to battery cells and recycle them at end of life. Dyson’s research spans from the US, to Japan, to Singapore and to our new labs in the UK enabling Dyson engineers to prototype and develop the manufacturing process for solid state cells. Watch this space.
Batteries
Advances in energy storage will enable huge leaps in technology. Conventional lithium-ion batteries have their problems: liquid electrolytes are extremely flammable, have a limited life span, and can be one of the biggest contributors to a machine’s environmental impact.
Our battery research programme is focused on unlocking future gains in performance and sustainability. Dyson engineers are working on cells, materials and electrodes, which enable higher energy densities, and are safer and more environmentally friendly. They are also looking at how we can give a second life to battery cells and recycle them at end of life. Dyson’s research spans from the US, to Japan, to Singapore and to our new labs in the UK enabling Dyson engineers to prototype and develop the manufacturing process for solid state cells. Watch this space.
Lighting
LEDs are long lasting and highly efficient compared to conventional bulbs, however, some manufacturers aren’t designing their lights to maximise the potential of this technology. If not used correctly, LEDs can quickly overheat, reducing their lifespan and degrading both brightness and colour. Jake Dyson saw the problems and began to tackle them, using Dyson’s Heat Pipe cooling technology. A vacuum-sealed copper tube draws heat away from the LEDs to provide a non-stop, energy-free cooling cycle, maintaining light quality for 60 years.
Building on the core technologies of the Dyson Lightcycle™ task light which launched in 2019, the Dyson Lightcycle Morph™ has the ability to emulate some of the properties of natural light in multiple different formats, using Dyson’s unique Daylight Tracking algorithm.
Lighting
LEDs are long lasting and highly efficient compared to conventional bulbs, however, some manufacturers aren’t designing their lights to maximise the potential of this technology. If not used correctly, LEDs can quickly overheat, reducing their lifespan and degrading both brightness and colour. Jake Dyson saw the problems and began to tackle them, using Dyson’s Heat Pipe cooling technology. A vacuum-sealed copper tube draws heat away from the LEDs to provide a non-stop, energy-free cooling cycle, maintaining light quality for 60 years.
Building on the core technologies of the Dyson Lightcycle™ task light which launched in 2019, the Dyson Lightcycle Morph™ has the ability to emulate some of the properties of natural light in multiple different formats, using Dyson’s unique Daylight Tracking algorithm.
The battle for clean air
An obsession
Building on the core technologies of the Dyson Lightcycle™ task light which launched in 2019, the Dyson Lightcycle Morph™ has the ability to emulate some of the properties of natural light in multiple different formats, using Dyson’s unique Daylight Tracking algorithm.
Our aim is to engineer the best methods of capturing and removing these pollutants from the indoor environment, but there are steps we can all take at home and in our daily lives to reduce our exposure to pollution – all we need is to know how.
The battle for clean air
An obsession
Building on the core technologies of the Dyson Lightcycle™ task light which launched in 2019, the Dyson Lightcycle Morph™ has the ability to emulate some of the properties of natural light in multiple different formats, using Dyson’s unique Daylight Tracking algorithm.
Our aim is to engineer the best methods of capturing and removing these pollutants from the indoor environment, but there are steps we can all take at home and in our daily lives to reduce our exposure to pollution – all we need is to know how.
The battle for clean air
Breathe London
We want people to make better decisions about the air they are breathing. To do this, we need to show people the quality of their air.
Dyson engineers created portable air monitoring technology for school children in London as part of the Breathe London study. It shows how technology can raise awareness of real problems. Our air quality sensing backpacks recorded data on their commute to and from school, and on the air quality levels inside their classrooms. A series of tiny, precision sensors detected variations in air quality and any particulate matter in the air.
The battle for clean air
Breathe London
We want people to make better decisions about the air they are breathing. To do this, we need to show people the quality of their air.
Dyson engineers created portable air monitoring technology for school children in London as part of the Breathe London study. It shows how technology can raise awareness of real problems. Our air quality sensing backpacks recorded data on their commute to and from school, and on the air quality levels inside their classrooms. A series of tiny, precision sensors detected variations in air quality and any particulate matter in the air.
Efficient machines
Choosing the sustainable option shouldn’t mean accepting compromise, rather, it requires a product to be designed intelligently, and built to last. Dyson engineers drive efficiency of our machines from the inside out.
We can understand our product impact through lifecycle assessment. This examines each stage of a product’s life – from raw material extraction through to disposal – to identify the impacts and inefficiencies in existing designs, and reduce them. We’re focused on using less energy and fewer resources in the production and manufacturing phase, whilst reducing the environmental impact throughout their entire lifecycle.
Core to the sustainability of a product is its durability – how long it will last. Materials aren’t static, they change over time and under different conditions. That is why all of our products are rigorously tested, 24 hours a day, to the point of failure. It is only by testing until failure that we can understand our technology’s limits, and create robust machines that are built to last.
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Materials matter
Less is more
The less raw material we use, the less drain on resources we cause and the less energy-intensive processing required. It also means lighter, more manoeuvrable products that are more enjoyable to use.
Tradition would dictate that plastic moulded parts must have a certain thickness, we take a different view and start with the bare minimum. Rather than adding material for strength, Dyson engineers rely upon intelligent design and geometry.
We use a process called Finite Element Analysis to predict how a product will react to real-world forces, such as vibration and heat. This method enables us to trim the thickness of plastic parts, while ensuring durability is never sacrificed.
Materials matter
Less is more
The less raw material we use, the less drain on resources we cause and the less energy-intensive processing required. It also means lighter, more manoeuvrable products that are more enjoyable to use.
Tradition would dictate that plastic moulded parts must have a certain thickness, we take a different view and start with the bare minimum. Rather than adding material for strength, Dyson engineers rely upon intelligent design and geometry.
We use a process called Finite Element Analysis to predict how a product will react to real-world forces, such as vibration and heat. This method enables us to trim the thickness of plastic parts, while ensuring durability is never sacrificed.
Efficient performance
Energy in-use
The in-use phase has always been the most impactful part of a product’s lifecycle, but leaps in the efficiency of Dyson motors has made significant improvements in this respect – allowing us to maximise the performance we drive from each joule of energy.
As electricity production moves towards more renewable sources, the impact of in-use energy consumption will reduce further still.
Efficient performance
Energy in-use
The in-use phase has always been the most impactful part of a product’s lifecycle, but leaps in the efficiency of Dyson motors has made significant improvements in this respect – allowing us to maximise the performance we drive from each joule of energy.
As electricity production moves towards more renewable sources, the impact of in-use energy consumption will reduce further still.
The rise of consumables
Generating less waste
The world is saturated with single-use consumables and people are increasingly taking control and rejecting them.
Whether it’s plastic bags, straws or cotton buds, disposable items are everywhere you look. It’s unnecessary, but it is a strong revenue stream for many companies, who continue to feed off the proceeds.
Paper towels are a single-use consumable that are still widely used around the world. Globally, more than 660bn tonnes of paper towels are used every year.
But there’s a better way – durable, reusable, long-lasting products, which people love to use.
The rise of consumables
Generating less waste
The world is saturated with single-use consumables and people are increasingly taking control and rejecting them.
Whether it’s plastic bags, straws or cotton buds, disposable items are everywhere you look. It’s unnecessary, but it is a strong revenue stream for many companies, who continue to feed off the proceeds.
Paper towels are a single-use consumable that are still widely used around the world. Globally, more than 660bn tonnes of paper towels are used every year.
But there’s a better way – durable, reusable, long-lasting products, which people love to use.
Reducing our impact
Generating less waste
Through continuous iteration and evolution, Dyson engineers have invented the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer. Three years in development, it is the quietest Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer yet, with fast hand drying in just 10 seconds.
Thanks to advances in our motor and airflow technology, the new Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer uses up to 80% less energy than other warm air hand dryers, while producing up to 85% less carbon dioxide emissions per dry than paper towels. Now there’s no excuse for single-use paper.
(Figures are shown as grams CO2 equivalent (CO2e) per dry.)
Reducing our impact
Generating less waste
Through continuous iteration and evolution, Dyson engineers have invented the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer. Three years in development, it is the quietest Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer yet, with fast hand drying in just 10 seconds.
Thanks to advances in our motor and airflow technology, the new Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer uses up to 80% less energy than other warm air hand dryers, while producing up to 85% less carbon dioxide emissions per dry than paper towels. Now there’s no excuse for single-use paper.
(Figures are shown as grams CO2 equivalent (CO2e) per dry.)
Sustainable spaces
The spaces in which we work have always been important to Dyson – they provide us with the inspiration and environment to nurture ideas. All around the world we gravitate towards buildings with a story, and the design icons which we fill them with exemplify what is possible when engineers challenge convention, think big and persevere.
Just as our products should be long lasting, durable and sustainable, so too should the design of our spaces and the energy we use to power them. In our buildings, form follows function and not the other way around. We like to see the engineering, the rivets, the steel structure, as we want to see how it works and celebrate it rather than cover it up.
We don’t follow trends. We like honest buildings with integrity that celebrate good engineering.
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Restore, then rebuild
Reinventing Hullavington
At Hullavington Airfield, we have undertaken our biggest restoration project yet. Rather than demolish and rebuild, we have painstakingly restored the historic structures. Retaining history and reducing waste.
We are very excited to be able to continue the development of the Hullavington campus into a new tech campus that is imbued with the spirit of engineering, invention and innovation.
Restoration uses less concrete and, as a result, emits far less CO2 than building new. 8% of all global CO2 emissions come from concrete production, with 1 tonne of it being released into the atmosphere for every 1m³ of concrete.
Restore, then rebuild
Reinventing Hullavington
At Hullavington Airfield, we have undertaken our biggest restoration project yet. Rather than demolish and rebuild, we have painstakingly restored the historic structures. Retaining history and reducing waste.
We are very excited to be able to continue the development of the Hullavington campus into a new tech campus that is imbued with the spirit of engineering, invention and innovation.
Restoration uses less concrete and, as a result, emits far less CO2 than building new. 8% of all global CO2 emissions come from concrete production, with 1 tonne of it being released into the atmosphere for every 1m³ of concrete.
The untouched, derelict interior of an aircraft hangar at Hullavington prior to restoration.
The untouched, derelict interior of an aircraft hangar at Hullavington prior to restoration.
View from the mezzanine level inside the restored space at Hullavington.
View from the mezzanine level inside the restored space at Hullavington.
Sustainable spaces
Building materials
Within Hangars 85/86 at Hullavington, we didn’t opt for the easiest construction methods or materials. Instead we chose the best engineering solutions – ones that are more environmentally friendly than traditional methods.
The mezzanine floors were constructed with cross-laminated timber (CLT) rather than more traditionally poured concrete.
CLT sequesters carbon instead of emitting it. It also has excellent insulation properties, and is 18x more efficient than concrete.
Sustainable spaces
Building materials
Within Hangars 85/86 at Hullavington, we didn’t opt for the easiest construction methods or materials. Instead we chose the best engineering solutions – ones that are more environmentally friendly than traditional methods.
The mezzanine floors were constructed with cross-laminated timber (CLT) rather than more traditionally poured concrete.
CLT sequesters carbon instead of emitting it. It also has excellent insulation properties, and is 18x more efficient than concrete.
Restore, then rebuild
St James Power Station
Our philosophy of creating and restoring inspiring and historic spaces is happening all over the world. And the restoration of St James Power Station, our future Singapore Headquarters, is no exception.
St James Power Station already has a rich history; the next chapter will see the installation of new state-of-the- art research laboratories that will supercharge Dyson’s research into future technologies.
In our quest for efficiency, we’re investigating novel new technologies to ensure that the building is as energy efficient as possible. We’re on track to achieve Green Mark Platinum Standard, the highest energy efficiency rating for buildings in Singapore.
Restore, then rebuild
St James Power Station
Our philosophy of creating and restoring inspiring and historic spaces is happening all over the world. And the restoration of St James Power Station, our future Singapore Headquarters, is no exception.
St James Power Station already has a rich history; the next chapter will see the installation of new state-of-the- art research laboratories that will supercharge Dyson’s research into future technologies.
In our quest for efficiency, we’re investigating novel new technologies to ensure that the building is as energy efficient as possible. We’re on track to achieve Green Mark Platinum Standard, the highest energy efficiency rating for buildings in Singapore.
Looking back: St James Power Station Turbine Room shortly after renovation in 1960
Looking back: St James Power Station Turbine Room shortly after renovation in 1960
Looking ahead: An architectural render of the new Dyson Headquarters
Looking ahead: An architectural render of the new Dyson Headquarters
The wider world
But we need to be sustainable in everything we do, not just with our products and spaces but in the wider world too. Our approach is anchored in solving problems from new angles using science technology and behaviour change.
We have created new curricular for schools, used architecture to improve the care of premature babies in Hospital, and driven advances in medical treatment through fundamental lab-based research. We encourage future engineers through the James Dyson Award and have launched debt-free degrees for students at the Dyson Institute.
This approach requires every one of us to play our part, from DIET undergraduates working on pollution-sensing backpacks, to teams developing new products, the removal of single-use plastic from our campuses and finding more environmentally friendly ways to commute. Dyson people are passionate about this and will lead the change.
The next generation
The James Dyson Award
The James Dyson Award challenges young engineers and scientists to solve some of the biggest problems the world is facing – from products to help people with disability, to technology to solve environmental problems, the ideas that young people are developing have the potential to change the world for the better.
With so many sustainability-led projects submitted each year, from 2020, there will be a new Sustainability Award for the most sustainable invention.
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The next generation
The James Dyson Foundation
The James Dyson Foundation, Dyson’s charitable arm, introduces young people to the exciting world of engineering, encouraging them to think differently, make mistakes and realise their engineering potential.
The James Dyson Foundation provides the resources and mentorship to budding inventors, so that they can get hands-on with problems, think differently, and find solutions. Since The James Dyson Foundation was established 15 years ago, over £60m has been donated to educational and scientific causes.
The next generation
The James Dyson Foundation
The James Dyson Foundation, Dyson’s charitable arm, introduces young people to the exciting world of engineering, encouraging them to think differently, make mistakes and realise their engineering potential.
The James Dyson Foundation provides the resources and mentorship to budding inventors, so that they can get hands-on with problems, think differently, and find solutions. Since The James Dyson Foundation was established 15 years ago, over £60m has been donated to educational and scientific causes.
The next generation
The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology
Engineers will solve the world’s biggest problems, but Britain suffers from an acute lack of engineering graduates which is threatening science, technology and engineering.
Opened in September 2017, following the passage of the Higher Education and Research Act, The Dyson Institute is unlike any other higher education institution. It’s for those with a passion for solving problems and a fascination for how things work; brave people who’d rather get hands-on with real engineering challenges.
The next generation
The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology
Engineers will solve the world’s biggest problems, but Britain suffers from an acute lack of engineering graduates which is threatening science, technology and engineering.
Opened in September 2017, following the passage of the Higher Education and Research Act, The Dyson Institute is unlike any other higher education institution. It’s for those with a passion for solving problems and a fascination for how things work; brave people who’d rather get hands-on with real engineering challenges.
The next generation
Supporting STEM and the Arts at Gresham’s School
As part of our mission to inspire the next generation of engineers, James Dyson has donated £19m to his former school, Gresham’s School in Holt, Norfolk to enable a new centre for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education. The building will enable new teaching approaches with spaces equipped with the latest technology from robotics and programming, to AI and machine learning. The school will continue to work with The James Dyson Foundation to develop new and inventive approaches to teaching and with The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to explore exciting long-term opportunities for students wishing to pursue careers in engineering.
The next generation
Supporting STEM and the Arts at Gresham’s School
As part of our mission to inspire the next generation of engineers, James Dyson has donated £19m to his former school, Gresham’s School in Holt, Norfolk to enable a new centre for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education. The building will enable new teaching approaches with spaces equipped with the latest technology from robotics and programming, to AI and machine learning. The school will continue to work with The James Dyson Foundation to develop new and inventive approaches to teaching and with The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to explore exciting long-term opportunities for students wishing to pursue careers in engineering.
The next generation
A new approach to engineering education in schools
To address the decreasing number of students studying Design and Technology (D&T) in the UK, The James Dyson Foundation worked with five schools in Bath from 2012 to 2018. The aim was to transform the way the subject is taught, and develop a curriculum based on iterative design and problem-led learning.
The outcome: 37% more students are taking D&T at GCSE level, with the number of female students increasing by 113%, and the amount of students now wanting to pursue a career in engineering is up by 156%. The James Dyson Foundation has now developed a series of free D&T curriculums for schools. With these resources, students will learn how to take risks, be innovative and be enterprising.
The next generation
A new approach to engineering education in schools
To address the decreasing number of students studying Design and Technology (D&T) in the UK, The James Dyson Foundation worked with five schools in Bath from 2012 to 2018. The aim was to transform the way the subject is taught, and develop a curriculum based on iterative design and problem-led learning.
The outcome: 37% more students are taking D&T at GCSE level, with the number of female students increasing by 113%, and the amount of students now wanting to pursue a career in engineering is up by 156%. The James Dyson Foundation has now developed a series of free D&T curriculums for schools. With these resources, students will learn how to take risks, be innovative and be enterprising.
The next generation
Supporting universities
To bridge the gap between academia and industry, The James Dyson Foundation has donated money to UK universities recognised for their research in engineering excellence. The donation of £8m to the University of Cambridge has funded some of the world’s most advanced engineering facilities, giving students the space and means to prototype, invent and collaborate on cutting-edge research. At Imperial College London, the donation of £12m supports the teaching of a four-year Master of Engineering degree in Design Engineering. Designed in partnership with Dyson engineers to ensure industry relevance, the curriculum challenges students to develop tangible and compelling products, as well as giving them the commercial know-how to make the products a commercial success.
The next generation
Supporting universities
To bridge the gap between academia and industry, The James Dyson Foundation has donated money to UK universities recognised for their research in engineering excellence. The donation of £8m to the University of Cambridge has funded some of the world’s most advanced engineering facilities, giving students the space and means to prototype, invent and collaborate on cutting-edge research. At Imperial College London, the donation of £12m supports the teaching of a four-year Master of Engineering degree in Design Engineering. Designed in partnership with Dyson engineers to ensure industry relevance, the curriculum challenges students to develop tangible and compelling products, as well as giving them the commercial know-how to make the products a commercial success.
Sustainability in design
Dyson centre for Neonatal care
The Royal United Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), funded by the James Dyson Foundation in partnership with the NHS, uses architecture to improve the health for premature babies.
Opened in 2011, the centre was designed with parents, staff and babies in mind. Natural light aids the circadian rhythm and the layout ensures staff journeys are efficient. Large windows help babies gain an awareness of day and night as they develop.
This project is a marvellous example of how design and technology can have an effect far beyond the hands of a single consumer – aiding health, championing sustainability in design, and supporting our local communities.
Sustainability in design
Dyson centre for Neonatal care
The Royal United Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), funded by the James Dyson Foundation in partnership with the NHS, uses architecture to improve the health for premature babies.
Opened in 2011, the centre was designed with parents, staff and babies in mind. Natural light aids the circadian rhythm and the layout ensures staff journeys are efficient. Large windows help babies gain an awareness of day and night as they develop.
This project is a marvellous example of how design and technology can have an effect far beyond the hands of a single consumer – aiding health, championing sustainability in design, and supporting our local communities.
Technology in farming
It may not seem obvious, but the difference between farming and manufacturing is not as distinct as people may think. Farming is one of the purest forms of manufacturing, and the same principles of using technology to solve problems and find intelligent solutions for long term results applies to agriculture.
From crop rotations, advanced drones and vision systems for crop management, advanced machinery, targeted crop spraying, to anaerobic digestives to create green electricity – the ability of pioneering technology and intelligence is significant. The green energy we create on the farms is the equivalent of powering over 10,000 homes, and will run the fleet of farming vehicles.
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Looking ahead
Efficient farming
Technology and innovation lies at the heart of modern farming; it allows farmers to boost productivity, increase efficiency and use fewer chemicals. Dyson farms take a long-term generational view, with a determination to enrich the environment and local communities.
Dyson farms have invested £74m in new technology, equipment, infrastructure, and anaerobic digestion plants, with the biogas we create powering 10,000 homes. Remarkable, when you realise that all of this energy comes from food waste and the earth.
Looking ahead
Efficient farming
Technology and innovation lies at the heart of modern farming; it allows farmers to boost productivity, increase efficiency and use fewer chemicals. Dyson farms take a long-term generational view, with a determination to enrich the environment and local communities.
Dyson farms have invested £74m in new technology, equipment, infrastructure, and anaerobic digestion plants, with the biogas we create powering 10,000 homes. Remarkable, when you realise that all of this energy comes from food waste and the earth.
Clean energy
Anaerobic digestion
Thought to have been around in one form or another since ancient times, anaerobic digestion is the process by which renewable energy, in the form of biogas, is created from biodegradable matter. Essentially working like an enormous stomach, the matter is sealed in a container where micro-organisms work to break down organic material in the absence of air, which produces biogas.
Clean energy
Anaerobic digestion
Thought to have been around in one form or another since ancient times, anaerobic digestion is the process by which renewable energy, in the form of biogas, is created from biodegradable matter. Essentially working like an enormous stomach, the matter is sealed in a container where micro-organisms work to break down organic material in the absence of air, which produces biogas.
Clean energy
Miscanthus grass
Environmentally friendly credentials and its hardy nature have led to miscanthus grass becoming a rapidly popular biofuel, particularly in Europe and the U.S. Besides its use as a biofuel, miscanthus grass – which can grow up to three meters tall – also provides excellent cover for wildlife such as deer, and quail.
Clean energy
Miscanthus grass
Environmentally friendly credentials and its hardy nature have led to miscanthus grass becoming a rapidly popular biofuel, particularly in Europe and the U.S. Besides its use as a biofuel, miscanthus grass – which can grow up to three meters tall – also provides excellent cover for wildlife such as deer, and quail.
Clean energy
Maize
Dyson Farms are the largest producer of maize, which is commonly known as corn, in the UK. Due to its high starch content and easy conversion to ethanol, corn grain makes a good biofuel. Currently, all of the corn we produce on the farms is used in our anaerobic digesters to be transformed into biofuel.
But we are always challenging the conventional uses of the raw materials that we produce. Although the starch derived from maize has been known over the centuries for its adhesive properties, Dyson engineers are keen to understand what more can be achieved with this highly effective polymer. Watch this space.
Clean energy
Maize
Dyson Farms are the largest producer of maize, which is commonly known as corn, in the UK. Due to its high starch content and easy conversion to ethanol, corn grain makes a good biofuel. Currently, all of the corn we produce on the farms is used in our anaerobic digesters to be transformed into biofuel.
But we are always challenging the conventional uses of the raw materials that we produce. Although the starch derived from maize has been known over the centuries for its adhesive properties, Dyson engineers are keen to understand what more can be achieved with this highly effective polymer. Watch this space.
Clean energy
Sustainable land management
Soil health is at the heart farming and key to productivity and the long-term health of the land. Beeswax Dyson has invested significantly in enhanced drainage as well as restoring nutrients to the soil. Precision farming also plays a vital role in protecting the health of the soil. Sensors measure the soil properties or crop characteristics, and calculate which nutrients they need in real-time, feeding that information directly to sprayers and other farm equipment.
But not all land is used for crops – woodlands are essential for biodiversity. They allow wildlife to thrive and woodland conservation ensures species are monitored closely and protected. Woodlands at Beeswax Dyson are not only home to to hundreds of species, but they sequester carbon.
Clean energy
Sustainable land management
Soil health is at the heart farming and key to productivity and the long-term health of the land. Beeswax Dyson has invested significantly in enhanced drainage as well as restoring nutrients to the soil. Precision farming also plays a vital role in protecting the health of the soil. Sensors measure the soil properties or crop characteristics, and calculate which nutrients they need in real-time, feeding that information directly to sprayers and other farm equipment.
But not all land is used for crops – woodlands are essential for biodiversity. They allow wildlife to thrive and woodland conservation ensures species are monitored closely and protected. Woodlands at Beeswax Dyson are not only home to to hundreds of species, but they sequester carbon.
Fit for the future
It is people, not governments that are driving change. Engineers and scientists will deliver that future, using science, technology and behaviour change.
Dyson is in a fortunate position; Dyson people, from our undergraduates to our stalwart industry experts, are acutely aware of the problems and understand the importance of solving them while also improving the performance of technology.
We feel it is part of our purpose to deliver the change people are demanding without forcing our owners to compromise on performance.
