‘Solar Energy’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Enhanced security with Selectaglaze systems from Selectaglaze, which we summarised at the time by saying "Selectaglaze has developed a range of secondary glazing systems to enhance levels of protection, which are Secured by Design accredited.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Selectaglaze launches minimalist casement system from Selectaglaze: "Selectaglaze has a wealth of experience of providing secondary glazing upgrades for buildings up to Grade 1 listed, delivering sustainability for the future.".

In August 2010, we covered the news from Emerson Climate Technologies - take a look at Digital Scroll Refrigeration from Emerson Climate which says: "Emerson Climate Technologies by launched the ZOD104 Digital Scroll compressor with continuous capacity modulation for CO2 subcritical refrigeration applications.".

Take a look also at the news release from Dow Building Solutions, Dow supplies insulation for Olympic buildings, as well as Infrared Building Inspection catalogue by Flir from Flir Systems, and Monodraught displays Windcatcher at Energy Show from Monodraught.

Latest stories...

Mumford and Wood supplies timber windows and doors (August 2010)

Mumford and Wood has supplied high performance timber windows and doors for a modern, traditional-style private property in the Home Counties of England.

Mumford and Wood delivers bespoke period windows (August 2010)

Bespoke windows by Mumford and Wood have been specified for a property refurbishment in London which offers mixed-use accommodation of private housing, retail units and commercial office space.

Mumford and Wood products are Part L compliant (August 2010)

Mumford and Wood complies with Part L building regulations in the energy and carbon reduction improvement targets set for October 2010, in new build and replacement installation.

Airbloc delivers air curtains for New Look stores (August 2010)

AC Series air curtains from Airbloc have been installed at the New Look flagship Oxford Circus store and the Marble Arch store, in order to reduce energy consumption.

Rockwool welcomes London Housing Design Guide (August 2010)

Rockwool has welcomed the new London Housing Design Guide as a strong foundation for enhancing energy efficiency and build quality within new urban homes.

Air Tightness Testing course by Chiltern Dynamics (August 2010)

Chiltern Dynamics is staging 'Air Tightness Testing Explained' courses outlining the impact of changes to the requirements for air tightness testing of buildings in Approved Document L.

Mitsubishi takes Ecodan to october heating events (August 2010)

Mitsubishi Electric will be showcasing its Ecodan range of renewable heating systems for the residential market, at two major exhibitions in October.

Chromatics shows environmental capability (August 2010)

Chromatics from The Glass Wall Company has been used in the redevelopment of King's Mill Hospital in Mansfield to create coloured facade panels in oranges, purples and reds.

Bluesky maps solar energy potential of properties

Aerial mapping company Bluesky is developing ground-breaking technology to automatically pinpoint the best locations for solar panels.
Schuco has developed a solar energy package

Schuco International offers a complete solar energy package for installer partners of the company, in response to growing demand due to climate change challenges.