Our underfloor heating systems are naturally efficient no matter what the heat source, and are equally suitable for boilers and heat pumps.  We have under floor heating systems suitable for all types of project, floor coverings, and floor constructions. And they can be easily fitted for extensions and renovations, and linked to existing central heating systems.

Due to the low operating temperatures under floor heating is an ideal partner for air and ground source heat pumps.  It provides a large surface area to distribute its heat therefore only requiring a low temperature flow rate and raising the efficiency of the heat source.

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Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced that the upcoming consultation will see an increase in tariffs for some of the technologies that qualify for the commercial RHI tariff and that they now had a ‘credible, sensible timeline for delivery of the policy’. “I am absolutely determined to drive the take-up of renewable heat and we will publish a set of indicative tariffs that we think the industry will be encouraged by.”

“Basically, within a matter of weeks industry should have a high level of certainty on the level of tariffs in the non-domestic scheme going forward. They will not necessarily be improved across the board, but they will certainly be improvements in the scheme.”

It is also understood that any installation after 20^th January 2013 will qualify for new the tariffs once they come into effect in April 2014. Therefore, any business that registers for the RHI this month will still be eligible to receive the higher tariff.

The Commercial RHI tariff was launched for industrial and commercial customers in November 2011, however, the uptake has been much slower than first anticipated especially for solar thermal systems and ground source heat pumps.  Low tariff’s for some of the technologies, a subdued market due to the economic downturn and a loss in investor confidence are all factors that have attributed to the low demand.

The debacle that surrounded the solar feed-in tariff will have also played a role in the apprehension businesses have in wanting to take advantage of the scheme. The sudden cuts to the feed in tariff forced many companies to scrap their plans or were resigned to receiving a much lower tariff than they had previously budgeted for.

However, the DECC have stressed that they have learnt their lesson and there will not be a repeat with the RHI and they will be introducing a flexible degression mechanism this summer to keep track of the uptake, allowing them to provide early warnings of any cuts they are likely to make.

Business looking to take advantage of the scheme should be safe in the knowledge that the government is keen to increase interest in the market and that these proposed tariff improvements will provide businesses with attractive returns on investment and will not be subject to drastic tariff reductions.

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Renewable energy companies and homeowners were eagerly awaiting the launch of the domestic RHI this summer.  Following consultation last year, an announcement on the details of how it would work was expected at the end of March, however, the excitement was soon quelled by the news that the scheme was to be delayed yet again.

Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said:  “We remain committed to introducing an incentive scheme for householders too, and have today set out an updated timetable for its launch alongside plans to extend our renewable heat voucher scheme in the meantime.”

Originally announced in 2009, the scheme is intended to provide financially incentive for consumers to install low carbon heating systems such as solar water heaters, air and ground source heat pumps and biomass boilers, it is unlikely now to be in operation until April 2014. Tariffs for each technology will be announced in September 2012.

Any households that have had an eligible technology installed since 2009 will be able to qualify for the RHI once it is finally up and running.

RHPP Extended

Alongside this news, it was also announced that the RHPP was due to be extended until the end of March 2014, just before the proposed launch of the RHI. The scheme has been running since July 2011 and is a one-off grant to help finance the cost of the installation. The grants available for the various technologies are provided below:

Despite the RHI being delayed it is still worthwhile installing an eligible technology now as you will be able to claim for the RHPP and still qualify for the RHI once it is operational. Once the RHI is launched this grant will not be available.

Extended Warranty on Samsung Air Source Heat Pumps

We are now premium installers of Samsung’s EHS Monobloc air-source heat pump and to celebrate this we are offering customers who go ahead with an installation a 7 year Extended Warranty on all our Samsung units – completely free of charge! That is double what other market leaders offer. With installation costs from £8000, the system offers exactly what the domestic market has been waiting for. This offer is valid for a limited time only.

By installing with Enviko now you will qualify for the £850 RHPP grant, receive a 7 year extended warranty, drastically reduce your heating costs and qualify for future RHI payments once the scheme is launched.

Why wait a year for the RHI to launch when you can there are so many benefits to installing now?!

Visit our air source heat pump pages to find out more about the Samsung EHS Monobloc.

Scottish renewable generation was at a record high in 2012 with a total of 14,600 Gigawatt hours of electricity generated from renewable sources, an increase of 7% from the previous year. The total amount generated in Scotland is now enough to power the equivalent of every Scottish home and represented 39% of Scotland’s total electricity requirements.

The figures also highlighted that wind generation saw an increase of 19% from the previous year with a record high level of 8,295 GWh generated. This is over four times the amount generated in 2006.

In light of these pleasing figures, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing stated:

“2012 was another record year for renewables in Scotland.  Scotland also contributed more than a third of the entire UK’s renewables output, demonstrating just how important a role our renewable resource is playing in terms of helping the UK meet its binding EU renewable energy targets.

“We remain firmly on course to generate the equivalent of 100 per cent of Scotland’s electricity needs from renewables by 2020 – with renewables generating more than enough electricity to supply every Scottish home.”

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We utilised an EMMA GVS system. The EMMA is a device that monitors electricity generation from the PV array and how much is being consumed by the residence. In a normal household, any excess generation would be exported to the National Grid, but for this site, we had to make sure the electricity stays on site. The EMMA detects when the generation is higher than the consumption, and automatically diverts the excess into some designated use – in this case providing heating for the swimming pool and space heating in the buildings. Using the EMMA system, we were able to connect 22kWp of solar PV and ensure that no more than 3.68kWp is ever exported from site – perfectly fulfilling the project brief.

With sustainability a major focus for the houseboat, The Ark was built using renewable energy and it is built using locally sourced timber, with energy efficient lighting and rainwater recycling. But what really makes the prototype houseboat unique, and makes it a design with much future potential, is its use of – and reliance on – solar electricity.

Enviko fitted the upper deck with Panasonic’s high efficiency, hybrid H250 solar module. The 2 kWp system will produce 1716 kWh whilst offsetting around a tonne of CO2 emissions.

Since its completion back in November 2011, it has received a great deal of publicity and was part of the London Design Festival. It also housed members of the Danish Olympic team during the London Olympics, whilst moored at St. Katherines Dock.

Like many schools, Hurstpierpoint College were keen to reduce their current energy bills and to demonstrate their green credentials. Solar was the ideal solution as it represented a good investment opportunity thanks to the feed-in-tariff which would see them cover the cost of the installation in 6 years.

The system comprises of 215 Conergy PowerPlus 250M Noir edition solar modules split across three separate roof faces around the site of the College. Enviko installed 12kW on the Science block with plans to add another 11 KW array once the extension to the building has been completed.

The two south facing roofs of the St. John’s building make up the remaining 41.75 kW. The St. John’s building houses the sixth form students in their final years at the college and many of the boarders will now have a fantastic view of the newly installed solar array from their bedrooms.

The system will generate 46,118 kWh of green electricity for the school over the course of a year whilst offsetting approximately 24 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.

With the farm being located close to an airfield it wasn’t suitable for a wind turbine due to safety & planning issues. The area of land identified for a ground mounted solar pv system was a corner of a field he farms for cereal crops, however, due to the small area of land required compared to the income that can be generated this was of no consequence. As the land was undulating and hilly we used a pole driven mounting system to avoid expensive ground works and offer an aesthetically pleasing array.

Enviko installed two systems at the site:  1 x 10kw for the house which is slightly larger than needed in the summer but should still provide 100% of daytime needs in the lower generating winter months and 1 x 30kw for the farm. This was the largest system possible with the current network without needing additional upgrade works. By separating the two systems we also achieved the highest feed in tariff rates available.

Following an initial conversation over the phone, an Enviko advisor visited the farm to offer advice on the various renewable options available to him. One particular option discussed was to install a biomass boiler to burn waste products such as wood or wood-chip to create heat for grain drying. However, they had recently purchased a new grain dryer and was not something they wished to replace, despite the heavy oil usage. The land was unsuitable for a wind turbine.

A solar array was the ideal solution as they had a large, unused roof space facing SSW. However, there were some additional costs to install on this particular roof as it was found to be made of asbestos and required extra health & safety precautions. The customer was not keen on a ground mounted system so this was still the most viable option.

Stobart & Sons is a family-run agribusiness based in Hesket Newmarket, near Wigton in Cumbria. A supplier of animal feed products to the local farming community, Stobart & Sons has been an integral part of this rural area in the North-West of England for many years. Producing over 60,000 tonnes of animal feed per annum, the business provides valuable employment and has long been run with sustainability in mind. The client, Peter Stobart, and his family, are among the first pioneers in community wind generation in the UK, having operated wind turbines at their facility for over twenty years. The business has significant energy needs; approximately 2m units per annum. However, in line with his vision for a sustainable business, Peter wished to ensure that this requirement be met by renewable energy as much as possible. In July 2012, Turbowind Energy supplied and installed a Turbowinds T400-34 400kW wind turbine. The turbine is expected to meet as much as 50% of the business’ energy needs.