Renewable Technologies
Renewable Technologies
Renewable energy technologies like wind turbines, solar panels and biomass heaters offer an alternative to fossil fuels and can help reduce your homes CO2 emissions.
Reduce your costs and carbon footprint with JD Geerings
According to the Energy Saving Trust an average British household will emit some six tonnes of CO2 and spend nearly £900 on power and fuel annually. Replacing an aging conventional boiler with a condensing boiler could immediately make a 30% plus saving which can increase to 40% when combined with upgraded heating controls.
An older type of boiler may only convert 60% of gas usage into useful heat, while a condensing boiler from JD Geerings can have a 97% efficiency conversion. Even replacing a 15-year old boiler with a new high efficiency, fan assisted equivalent will save up to 20% on fuel costs.
Although condensing boilers are generally more expensive to install, they save money on heating bills and reduce your carbon footprint substantially. By law (from 1st April 2008) most new gas boilers fitted in England must be of the hugh efficiency condensing type where suitable.
All boilers installed carry a 5-year guarantee for parts and labour.
Visit the link below to calculate your carbon footprint:
http://www.encraft.co.uk/WorcesterBosch/Calculators/P/CarbonFootprint.php
Solar Panels
Solar water heating systems use the heat from the sun to warm domestic hot water. A conventional boiler or immersion heater is then used to make the water hotter, or to provide hot water when solar energy is unavailable.
There are two types of solar water heating systems, they are evacuated tubes and flat plate collectors. Flat plates collectors can be fixed on the roof tiles or integrated into the roof.
Why choose Solar Heating?
- Reduce your costs: Sunlight is free, so after the initial installation costs you will save money on your energy bills
- Cut your carbon footprint: Solar hot water is a renewable heating system and doesn't release any harmful pollutants
- Hot water all year round: The solar hot water system works all year round, though the water may need to be boosted with an immersion heater during the winter months.
Discover solar water heating at Worcester Bosch:
http://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/homeowner/products/solar-panel-systems
Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air. This heat can then be used to warm water for radiators or underfloor heating systems, or to warm the air in your home. Heat can be extracted from the air when the outside temperature is as low as 15oc.
Air to water system: Uses heat to warm water. These are more suitable for underfloor heating systems, than radiator systems
Air to air system: produces warm air which is circulated by fans to heat your home.
Why choose Air Source Heat Pumps?
- Reduce your costs: Air source heat pumps run on electricity, so there is no need to pay for gas or solid fuels
- Reduce wasted electricity: This option is more efficient than using electric radiators
- Space saver: The heat pumps are compact and requires no storage space for fuel
For more information visit the link below:
http://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/homeowner/products/air-source-heat-pumps
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Ground source heat pumps use pipes buried in the garden to extract heat from the ground. This is usually used to warm water for radiators or underfloor heating systems. It can also be used to pre-heat water before it goes into a more conventional boiler.
A ground source heat pump circulates a mixture of water and antifreeze around a loop of pipe - called a ground loop - which is buried in the garden. When the liquid travels around the loop it absorbs heat from the ground - used to heat radiators, underfloor heating systems and even hot water.
Why choose Ground Source Heat Pumps?
- Reduce your carbon footprint: on average a ground source heat pump could save around 540kg of carbon dioxide every year when replacing an oil boiler.
- Reduce your costs: Ground source heat pumps run on electricity, so there is no need to pay for gas or solid fuels
- Reduce wasted electricity: This option is more efficient than using electric radiators
For more information visit the link below:
http://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/homeowner/products/ground-source-heat-pumps