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Optimising power bills & business opportunities
Voltage optimisation is a proven technology that is now gaining ground in the domestic sector with Scottish property developers, thanks to scientific advancements and system miniaturisation. Jeremy Dodge explains how the technology uses transformers to lower the amount of electricity entering the appliance, reducing power bills and prolonging the life of equipment. Using voltage optimisation ...
Creating a sustainable future for UK solar PV energy
Solarplaza has announced its third annual one-day conference. This will take place on the 18 of April 2012 at Central Hall, Westminster, London. Entitled ‘The Solar Future, UK: III’, this event is being supported by the British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA), will feature expert speakers who will present their views and predictions on the future of ...
Making solar PV installation quicker and simpler
Solar photovoltaic (solar PV) is finding the largest installed base in the UK, and it has been growing very fast. Solar PV is a relatively mature technology, but systems, costs, control and monitoring equipment and ease of installation are all being continually improved: Today, with the dangers of global warming becoming ever clearer, the race ...
‘New generation’ electric heating explained
Increasingly, electrical manufacturers are using the latest technology to produce solutions that save money for their customers. WireIN speaks to David Márquez about this growing sector. WireIN: Your company’s website says “Welcome to the world of new generation electric heating”. In what way is electric heating ‘new generation’? David Márquez: Firstly, we make full use ...
Wireless sub-metering gives substantial time & money savings
Rising power prices and increased government legislation have pushed energy management to the fore, with public and private users implementing an array of measures to cut consumption, bills and carbon emissions. Jeremy Dodge explains how sub-metering wirelessly can provide many advantages, including virtual micro-management of electricity usage, with consequent time, energy and money savings. For ...
Winter of discontent – electric heating has savings in store
With another harsh winter forecast, and energy bills at record levels, fuel poverty will once again be hitting the headlines, writes Chris Stammers. But tried and trusted electric heating can help, and storage heating, with its access to off-peak tariffs, still has an important role to play. This autumn has seen price hikes of up ...
Energy-efficient solutions save money for customers
Rising energy costs and the increasing focus on climate protection are highlighting the need for energy savings every day. As a result, energy efficient heating and lighting systems are playing an increasingly important role. Mark Robinson tells us more. With rising fuel costs and consumers feeling the effects of the increasingly difficult economic climate, cutting ...
Hot property – heat recovery ventilation
Heat recovery technology has been around for a long time, but hasn’t made a significant dent in the UK domestic market. However, with initiatives such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for the energy rating of dwellings, heat recovery has become a hot topic. Jon Hill tells us more. More ...
The future of energy efficient lighting
Energy efficient lighting is fast becoming the norm. Therefore the onus is on contractors and electricians to have the product knowledge to provide customers with modern equipment that will meet Government legislation and help keep their energy usage and costs down while reducing carbon emissions. Here, Chris Tranter from Newey & Eyre talks through the ...
When DC meets AC solar PV panel installation
Grid connected photo-voltaic (PV) system installation is quickly becoming a mainstream electrical contracting activity. Jim Wallace provides a guide to electrical installation and testing for PV panels. Once the electrician has achieved Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation‚ installing a PV system should not be too difficult. However there are some significant differences from the usual ...
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