News archive for April, 2020
Benefits of storing solar PV energy thermally
Posted on April 3rd 2020
Connection of PV panels to hot water cylinders in homes will provide benefits in terms of carbon performance as well as reduced resident energy bills. Decarbonisation of the electrical grid is reducing the carbon benefit of installing solar PV on buildings. However, current policy is still encouraging the installation of renewable technologies to help meet carbon reduction targets. As peak …
Hodkinson’s Research Results on Noise Levels with Windows Partially Open
Posted on April 3rd 2020
Our post-completion research demonstrates the significant impact that opening windows even a small amount can have on internal noise levels. Once they are open, increasing the width that the windows are open have an almost imperceptible difference in noise levels, despite offering the potential for a vast improvement in ventilation levels. Balancing window openability for acoustics, ventilation and overheating is …
Hodkinson CPD Webinars
Posted on April 3rd 2020
We are continuing to offer CPD presentations on a variety of topics so please get in touch with one of our team if you would like one on a particular topic. As we all adapt to isolation and home working these will of course be presented online. We hope that these will continue to enlighten and provoke the discussion that …
Heat Network Regulation Imminent
Posted on April 3rd 2020
Regulation of Heat Networks is on the horizon. The responsibilities to be imposed on developers and operators do not appear too onerous but may introduce mandatory technical standards. Proposals now under consultation aim to attract investors and reduce capital and operational costs. There will be a greater onus on new developments to connect to heat networks, but developers will have …