‘Solar Powered’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Dimplex evacuated tube solar collector from
Dimplex UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Dimplex now offer more flexibility for specifiers by adding a high efficiency evacuated tube solar collector to its solar thermal water heating range.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Free solar PV installations from Stroma Solar from
Stroma: "New solar PV4FREE scheme offers completely free solar PV installations to residential property owners, enabling them the opportunity to make typical savings of GBP400 each year.".
In September 2011, we covered the news from Seamless Sensing
- take a look at Seamless Sensing new building sensing products
which says: "Two pioneering wireless products from Seamless Sensing which allow organisations to reduce energy consumption and improve air quality in their buildings.".
Take a look also at the news release from Aico, New Aico Guide to Carbon Monoxide Protection,
as well as Eco Challenge at Installer Live 2011 from SummitSkills,
and Rethink refurbishment at INSITE11 at BRE Watford from BRE.
Latest stories...
Award winning Pilkington Spacia (September 2011)
Pilkington Spacia has been recognised for its innovative vacuum glazing technology, winning the World Architecture News (WAN) Product of the Year 2011 Award.
Solar PV panels on domestic roofs looking good (September 2011)
In a new survey about the appearance of solar PV panels on domestic roofs, only 7% of respondents described them as an 'eyesore'.
BRE and British Gas partner on SmartHomes (September 2011)
The SmartHomes Project aims to reduce the energy requirements of domestic customers through the implementation of smart technologies and sustainable refurbishment solutions.
New Doosan DA40 articulated dump truck (September 2011)
New DA40 articulated dump truck (ADT) with increased engine power and torque, higher payloads, lower fuel consumption, enhanced operator comfort and faster travel speeds.
Tyco quick-fit solar panel supports (September 2011)
Tyco Fire Protection Products launch Kwikstrut metal framing and supports for photovoltaic (PV) and solar panel applications.
Marley Eternit MCS accredited BIPV roofing systems (September 2011)
Marley Eternit new Solesia range is an MCS accredited building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing system, making it eligible for the government's feed-in tariff scheme.
Steni cladding for revolutionary retailing project (September 2011)
Steni UK's fibreglass reinforced polymer composite colour panels are being used on pioneering sustainable pods used by Johnson Cleaners at three Sainsbury's sites.
New Monodraught ceiling-mounted Cool-phase (September 2011)
Monodraught extend the application of PCM technology with the launch of a ceiling-mounted version of its Cool-phase ventilation and heat recovery system.
Further reading
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Thermomax solar powered learning at college
East Surrey College has installed 1050 Kingspan Renewables Thermomax solar thermal vacuum tubes to service its hot water needs, cut carbon emissions and lower energy costs.
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Monodraught solar powered ventilation system
A purpose designed school building has employed a Monodraught natural ventilation strategy incorporating solar technology.
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