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Redrow is one of the companies trialing an IR based solution including solar and batteries. We have a panel in our bathroom which works well but it...
Some of the major house builders are currently trialing IR heating as an alternative to gas boilers and ASHPs in real life situations. These trials...
Install the whentoplugin app created by the national grid for the electricity CO2 figures by region
For my postcode, Scottish Power are currently offering a fixed rate about 50% above the current price cap which is a glimmer of hope compared to some ...
There is a feature with at least some Dakin controllers to adjust the room temperature either up or down when using weather compensation. But suggest ...
Based on previous years the price cap data will be released by ofgem around 5th Feb even though it doesn't come in until April.
Am sure V2G will help a lot but standards for vehicles and chargers still need sorting. Also wind can be unreliable for weeks... This December wind...
The H100 Fife 100% Green Hydrogen project is going to give some really good learnings about whether hydrogen could realistically replace gas in at lea...
Yes. So much for my proof reading skills...
There isn't a single control standard being used at present. 3 standards i have noticed being used by heat pump manufacturers to control them are. M...
Sounding good. As a comparison were you getting a toasty 21 degrees day and night when you were using 5765kw of gas?
Given the Vaillant Ecotech Plus 835 Combi boiler itself is able to support weather compensation with the appropriate controller i do wonder what it is...
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@editor there seems to be a fair bit of interest in thi...
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RE: Air Changes per Hour - ACH and the MCS requirement
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RE: Various different approaches to battery storage.
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
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