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Chris Davis, business development director for Dimplex Renewables, considers a number of points installers should know about air source heat pumps to capitalise on a growing market for them in the wake of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) announcement
Daikin UK has welcomed a new Jobcentre Plus scheme to help unemployed installers back into work. The programme, designed in partnership with the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies, is designed to provide out of work plumbers, heating engineers and electricians with an opportunity to learn new ‘green’ skills. This should make them more employable in a job market open increasingly to those trained in renewable energy systems.
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has welcomed the government’s new sustainability criteria for biomass power and CHP, published today.
Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard
Plumb Center is proud to announce its status as lead sponsor of the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions.
Worcester, Bosch Group says it has underlined its commitment to the next generation of green heating and hot water technologies, with the launch of its Greenstar Plus Hybrid System.
Econic’s managing director Rob Gardiner
Econic is to hold a seminar allowing businesses and the education sector to see for themselves how renewable energy technology can cut carbon emissions and save them money.
The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has cautiously welcomed the recently released results of Phase 2 of The Energy Saving Trust’s (EST) heat pump field trials.
A new study from the Energy Saving Trust has found that the performance and efficiency of heat pumps has improved following recommendations to design, installation and operation.
According to Nick, improved technology in the efficiency and storage capability of the solar PV panels and the ability to benefit financially from the government’s flagship Green Deal initiative as well as the residual value in the existing Feed in Tariffs (FiTs) has prompted renewed interest by consumers.
Renewable energy technology distributor Segen has announced that it will be joining forces with Panasonic Heat Pumps to bolster its product portfolio.
Vaillant is introducing the solar drainback to the commercial market.
Panasonic has released a new generation of smart controllers designed to ensure Aquarea heat pump systems deliver maximum performance.
Viessmann has launched a new line of brine/water heat pumps, offering outputs from 59 kW to 250 kW.
Metering specialist DMS is showing its green credentials by installing a ground source heat pump (GSHP) in its new 5,500 sq ft premises – into which it will move in next month.
Kingspan Environmental has published The Essential Products Guide, a 100-page catalogue detailing all its products and services across sustainable water and environmental management, and renewable technologies.
An App which allows remote operation of domestic heating systems is now available for download on Android devices.
As the weather worsens and energy bills rise, energy efficiency is now a necessity.
Bob Long, MD Eco Innovate Ltd
Heat pump trouble shooter Bob Long turns his attention to accurately quantifying system output and running costs
Glow-worm has unveiled two new additions to its heat pump range, the 8kW and 11kW EnvirosorbPerformance Air to Water Heat Pumps.
Econic’s managing director Rob Gardiner
Heat pump specialist Econic is holding a free webinar which it says will dispell some of the myths surrounding the technology and its implementation.
Mitsubishi Electric has added to its range of Ecodan air source heat pumps with the introduction of three split air-to-water systems offering capacities of 4kW, 7.5kW and 12kW.
The CTC EcoZenith
To get the best out of a heat pump you need an energy hub. CTC’s general manager Cliff Arnold tells REI.
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new Ecodan cylinder designed to work in hybrid systems where an air source heat pump works in tandem with gas, oil or another heating technology.
Kensa Engineering’s Shoebox Heat Pump has scooped the title of ‘Product Innovation of the Year’ at the National Heat Pump Awards 2013.