Delivering a Sustainable Future

Renewable energy system evaluation

Renewable and low carbon micro-generation technologies can supply heat and power locally, reducing building CO2 emissions and the burden on the national grid.

We are well practiced in considering the alternatives, collaborating with design teams to agree energy strategies and preparing Energy Statements for Planning Submission. We take a neutral stance when making recommendations, reviewing all the options and aiming to specify systems that are appropriate for the particulars of a project.

 We have expertise in the range of microgeneration technologies including renewables such as solar thermal heating, photovoltaics (PV), biomass boilers, heat pumps (ASHP,GSHP,WSHP) and wind turbines. We have also been involved in many larger schemes incorporating low carbon decentralised generation technologies such as Combined Heat and Power.

The application of these specialist technologies can have significant implications of the design and construction of buildings, influencing roof orientations, heating strategies and . We are not afraid to say when there may be no technology that is appropriate or that the potential contribution that can be made will fall short of aspirations.

 Though we are predominately involved with schematic design recommendations we are always concerned with the practical issues that will arise during the whole design process. Examnples of our experience include: troubleshooting underperforming Air Source Heat Pumps, optimising the solar heating panels to match specific occupant requirements, considering heat losses in communal distribution networks, advising on site access for biomass pellet delivery.