Energy efficiency, economics and meeting the code

CIH Harrogate exhibition featured Mitsubishi Electric who highlighted the energy efficiency and costs savings of their range of residential heating and power generation equipment.

The advanced line-up of air source heat pump systems and power generating photovoltaic equipment can reduce energy bills and help achieve Levels 3, 4 and 5 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

On display was the advanced Ecodan air source heat pump range which is proven to lower emissions over gas boilers by up to 50 per cent and running costs by around 30 per cent as well.

"Ecodan addresses the need for low carbon, mass market heating and works equally well with traditional radiators or underfloor heating systems," explains John Kellett, General Manager Heating Systems Division.

The full Ecodan range is covered by the European Ecolabel, which is only given to class-leading products that meet the European Energy Directive environmental criteria for heat pumps.

Also on the stand was the company's range of photovoltaic (PV) power generating products for both residential and commercial applications.

Mitsubishi Electric is unique within the PV industry because it manufactures all of the components itself, including the cells and panels which convert the DC electricity from sunlight into usable AC power for the home.

Mitsubishi Electric welcomed April's launch of the Feed In Tarriffs (FIT) for photovoltaic power generation as a way of stimulating the market and reducing the overall energy consumption of the nation, roof by roof.

"Housing Associations can now earn income from every kW of renewable energy generated and this also significantly reduces the payback period for PV whilst delivering payments for decades to come," explained Perry Jackson, General Manager of the Photovoltaics Division.

Mitsubishi Electric PV modules use solar cells to convert sunlight directly into electricity, allowing for reductions in both property running costs and environmental impact.

They work throughout the hours of daylight even when it is cloudy and feed additional electricity not used in the home straight to the national grid.

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