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Solar PV systems based on high-reliability micro-inverters deliver 15 to 25 percent more energy than conventional systems with string inverters(03/02/2011)
Conventional domestic and commercial solar PV systems use a large, central "string" inverter, typically one per system, to convert the direct current (DC) output from solar modules (panels) into alternating current (AC) for connection to electricity grid. At this year's Ecobuild show, Enecsys will reveal how solar PV systems based on high-reliability micro-inverters deliver 15% to 25% more energy, compared to conventional systems with string... [more]
Pulsar Renewables showcases eco-friendly heating and energy related products at Ecobuild(18/01/2011)
Pulsar Renewables will be showcasing a wide range of new eco-friendly heating and energy related products at this year's Ecobuild, taking place from 1-3 March at ExCeL. New products being launched on the Pulsar Renewables stand at Ecobuild will include the Guardian Thermaguard Glycol Range, which is designed to protect solar thermal, heat pump and underfloor heating systems from temperature extremes during normal use. The Guardian range of wat... [more]
Reynaers' CS104 high insulation window system meets the PassivHaus standard(20/12/2010)
Reynaers' high insulation window system, the CS104, will make its debut at EcoBuild in March and with a Uw value of 0.78 W/m˛K, for complete window frame, it meets and will be certified to the PassivHaus standards. Other new Reynaers products to feature will include the new sliding system CP130 and the curtain walling system CW60 Solar that incorporates photovoltaic panels. The CS104 is a triple glazed window system designed to meet the exact... [more]
Redland to launch five new roof tile specific PV systems at EcoBuild(01/02/2010)
At EcoBuild, Redland will launch five new roof tile specific PV systems. Each system has been developed to match one of Redland’s five most popular tile ranges for the house building market – Cambrian, Mini Stonewold, DuoPlain, 50 Double Roman and Grovebury – making Redland the first company to offer developers a fully-integrated PV solution for slate, plain tile and profile tile roofs. The launch is timed to take advantage of the Governm... [more]
Practical Installer puts the latest innovations in renewables under the spotlight(21/01/2010)
At Ecobuild 2010, Practical Installer will put the latest innovations in renewables under the spotlight dispelling the myth that renewable technologies are complicated and showing that, in some cases, they are more straightforward than traditional technologies. With live and interactive sessions throughout the day, including the latest solar panels being installed on a demonstration roof and experts on hand to show how easy it is to do all t... [more]
New wood fibre insulation material combines natural low thermal conductivity and high thermal inertia(16/03/2009)
ACTIS has launched SYLVACTIS 55 FX, a new wood fibre insulation material, at the EcoBuild and FutureBuild show. SYLVACTIS 55 FX combines natural low thermal conductivity (λ = 0.037) and high thermal inertia, to give maximum comfort in winter as well as in summer. The new product is manufactured from 100% waste wood, sourced from local sawmills using wood provided from sustainably managed forests. Suitable for use in roofs, walls and fl... [more]
Energy-saving solutions from Mitsubishi Electric at Ecobuild 09(11/03/2009)
Mitsubishi Electric will showcase the latest advances in residential heating, ventilation and power generation equipment at the Ecobuild 09 Exhibition, on 3-5 March at London's Earls Court. On display at the company's stand is the Ecodan air source heat pump range which is already proven to lower emissions over modern gas boilers by up to 50%. They can also lower running costs by around 30% as well, and in these days of rising gas prices and ... [more]
Passivhaus design can create healthy and comfortable homes that require minimal heating(21/01/2009)
Passivhaus is a school of design that has developed over the last 20 years in Germany, Europe and North America. By using the simple 'tea cosy' effect of super-efficient insulation and excellent airtightness coupled with a 'comfort ventilation' system, Passivhaus design can create healthy and comfortable homes that require minimal heating. Heat generated from the sun through windows, occupants' (and pets') body heat and cooking and showering acti... [more]
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