Northern Powergrid recently reported on a two year trial of homes using battery storage and solar panels. The trial found that: Peak electricity demand from the grid could be reduced by between 29-65% depending on the battery storage control strategy usedPeak solar export to the grid could be reduced by 20-38% The trial demonstrates that adding domestic battery … [Read more...]
Baxi Pushing For Hydrogen Ready Boilers By 2025
The Hydrogen Taskforce, a group of ten organisations including BP, Shell and Baxi are pushing for greater use of hydrogen to deliver on the UK's 2050 zero carbon commitment. Their report "The Role of Hydrogen in Delivering Net Zero", launched on 2 March 2020 contained a number of policy initiatives including: Requiring all new gas boilers sold to be hydrogen ready from 2025 … [Read more...]
Domestic Coal & Wet Wood To be Banned to Improve Air Quality
DEFRA have published their response to a recent consultation on improving air quality with changes to cleaner fuels for domestic burning of wood and solid fuels. The conclusion of their report is that: Traditional house coal will be phased out, with retailers having the next 12 months to clear their stocks.Wood sold in volumes under 2m3 will need to have a moisture content … [Read more...]
Use of Battery Storage and Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Transport
Recent announcements of a ban on UK sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 has stimulated debate on alternatives to fossil fuel for transport applications generally. Battery storage seem an obvious solution for Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) cars and a driving range of upto 400km seems on the horizon. However battery storage technology alone is limiting for bigger … [Read more...]
The Future Of Gas Boilers: Natural Gas To Hydrogen Conversion
Recent talk of a net zero target for UK carbon emissions by 2050 has put domestic space and water heating back in the spotlight. Gas boilers are likely to be banned in new homes built after 2025, with a combination of heat pumps, better insulation and ventilation reducing the demand for heating energy. However, the gas industry is now responding to the threat to their … [Read more...]